A unique moment is unfolding at the Davis Cup qualifying event as Lleyton Hewitt, the former world No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion, competes alongside his son, Cruz. The pair are seeking a spot in the semifinals, adding a compelling family dynamic to the international competition [[1]]. Following a singles loss earlier Wednesday, Cruz will partner with his father in a crucial doubles match against a fellow Australian team, with a place in the semifinals on the line [[3]].
Hewitt and his son Cruz are competing together in a Davis Cup qualifying event, adding a unique chapter to the storied tennis family’s legacy. Cruz, one of three children of former Australian tennis star Lleyton Hewitt and Bec Hewitt, bounced back from a singles loss earlier in the day to contribute to a potential father-son doubles run. He fell to Japan’s Hayato Matsuoka 7-5, 3-6, 5-7.
“It’s obviously something really special and unique,” the elder Hewitt said ahead of the match, a contest both are sure to remember. The father-son duo will now face another Australian pairing, Calum Puttergill and Dane Sweeny, in the battle for a spot in the semifinals. Will their fairytale run continue, or will it be halted by fellow countrymen? The answer will come Thursday, with the match scheduled to begin around 7:00 AM.
The 44-year-old Hewitt retired from singles competition in 2016 after winning the US Open (2001) and Wimbledon (2002). He last competed professionally in doubles at the Australian Open five years ago, and currently serves as captain of the Australian Davis Cup team.
The two-time Grand Slam champion became the youngest world No. 1 in history in 2001, a record he held until 2022 when Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz surpassed him. Hewitt spent a total of 80 weeks at the top of the ATP rankings.
