PLAYER PROFILE

Cruz Hewitt

  • Age16
  • Born11 December 2008
  • Birth PlaceSydney, Australia
  • LivesSydney, Australia
  • PlaysRight-handed

ON COURT

  • Made his Grand Slam junior main-draw debut in the Australian Open 2024 boys’ singles competition as a wildcard
  • Selected to represent Australia in the 2024 Junior Davis Cup

OFF COURT

  • Father is Lleyton Hewitt, a former world No.1 and three-time Grand Slam singles champion
  • Mother is Bec Hewitt (nee Cartwright), an Australian actress and singer
  • Has an older sister, Mia, and a younger sister, Ava

Cruz Hewitt in the news

Hewitt receives wildcard to join Birrell, Tomic in AO qualifying
Cruz Hewitt in action. Photo: Getty Images
7 hours ago

Cruz Hewitt will make his Australian Open qualifying debut joining the likes of Kimberly Birrell and Bernard Tomic among a strong home cohort on entry lists.
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Youth and experience to be recognised at Australian Tennis Awards
Emerson Jones (Getty Images)
2 December, 2024

Athletes of all ages and abilities are nominated for the following categories, with the winners announced at the Australian Tennis Awards.
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Australian Tennis Awards: Celebrating rising stars, grassroots champions
Emerson Jones in action at the junior event at Roland Garros 2024.
19 November, 2024

World No.1 junior Emerson Jones, rising star Cruz Hewitt and esteemed coach Darren Cahill lead the remarkable line-up of tennis figures announced as finalists for the…
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Pro Tour: Kubler to make long-awaited return in Brisbane
Jason Kubler (Getty Images)
12 November, 2024

Jason Kubler will play at the Brisbane QTC Tennis International this week, 10 months after his most recent competitive match.
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