Cruz Hewitt reaches Wimbledon junior final against Jordan Lee
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Cruz Hewitt from Australia has advanced to the Wimbledon boys' final after defeating Thijs Boogaard of the Netherlands 6-4, 6-4. This final is significant as it comes 24 years after his father, Lleyton Hewitt, won the men's singles title. Cruz has showcased strong form throughout the tournament, recording five consecutive straight-set victories. His opponent in the final, Jordan Lee, secured his place by beating Germany's Vincent Reisach 6-3, 6-2. The championship match is scheduled for Sunday.
- •Cruz Hewitt defeats Thijs Boogaard 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals.
- •He has not dropped a set in five matches at Wimbledon.
- •Cruz is the first Australian boys' finalist since 2016.
- •Final match against Jordan Lee is set for Sunday.
- 11:22 PMThe Guardian Sport — Wimbledon agony for teenager Cruz Hewitt as he bids farewell to junior tennis
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Cruz Hewitt competes for a Wimbledon title 24 years after dad Lleyton won
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Cruz Hewitt reaches Wimbledon junior final
"Australian loses boys’ final to Jordan Lee of US 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 Two-hour match will likely be 17-year-old’s last as a junior Cruz Hewitt has vowed to blossom again at Wimbledon as he brushed off the heartbreak of just failing to follow in the celebrated footsteps of his father, 24 years after Lleyton won the men’s title. With his dad watching on and cajoling him from the players’ box on No 1 Court, the 17-year-old Sydney prospect Hewitt fell agonisingly short in the boys’ final on Sunday after he had led 4-2 in the final set against talented young American prospect Jordan Lee. Continue reading...
"Cruz Hewitt has advanced to the Wimbledon juniors final to be played on Sunday, July 12. The 17-year-old Cruz has been a mainstay in professional tennis for years, often traveling with his dad, 2001 US Open and 2002 Wimbledon champion…
"Australia's Cruz Hewitt reaches the junior final at Wimbledon - 24 years after his father, Lleyton, claimed the men's singles title.
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 12, 2026, 11:22 PMWimbledon agony for teenager Cruz Hewitt as he bids farewell to junior tennis
Australian loses boys’ final to Jordan Lee of US 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 Two-hour match will likely be 17-year-old’s last as a junior Cruz Hewitt has vowed to blossom again at Wimbledon as he brushed off the heartbreak of just failing to follow in the celebrated footsteps of his father, 24 years after Lleyton won the men’s title. With his dad watching on and cajoling him from the players’ box on No 1 Court, the 17-year-old Sydney prospect Hewitt fell agonisingly short in the boys’ final on Sunday after he had led 4-2 in the final set against talented young American prospect Jordan Lee. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 12:42 AMCruz Hewitt competes for a Wimbledon title 24 years after dad Lleyton won
Cruz Hewitt has advanced to the Wimbledon juniors final to be played on Sunday, July 12. The 17-year-old Cruz has been a mainstay in professional tennis for years, often traveling with his dad, 2001 US Open and 2002 Wimbledon champion…
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 3:15 PMCruz Hewitt reaches Wimbledon junior final
Australia's Cruz Hewitt reaches the junior final at Wimbledon - 24 years after his father, Lleyton, claimed the men's singles title.
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