Lleyton Hewitt's 16-year-old son is set to follow in the footsteps of his tennis-great dad after being handed huge Grand Slam offer
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Nearly 12 years after his dad was awarded a wildcard at the Australian Open, Cruz Hewit is set to follow in the footsteps of his father, Lleyton, after being handed a berth at the 2025 Grand Slam. In fact, Lleyton's first appearance at the Australian Open came back in 1997 where he was again handed a wildcard at the age of 15.
![[Cruz (right) will follow in the footsteps of his dad (left) who made his first appearance at Melbourne Park 28 years ago]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/12/93271697-14205285-image-a-16_1734523798888.jpg)
Cruz, 16, is just starting out in the fledgling years of his tennis career and will be hoping to reach the main draw of the men's singles tournament at Melbourne Park, 28 years after his dad's debut. The youngster, who was born in 2008, is currently ranked No 106 in the world junior rankings having reached a career-high of No 99 in 2024.
He is also ranked No 1264 on the ATP Tour, having reached the second round of two Challenge Tour events in 2024. Cruz is one of Australia's most exciting upcoming talents having recently appeared at the Newcombe Medal Awards alongside his father and mother Bec.
Lleyton Hewitt's son, Cruz, has been handed a wild card for the 2025 Australian Open. Cruz (right) will follow in the footsteps of his dad (left) who made his first appearance at Melbourne Park 28 years ago. But the young star is not showing any signs that the expectations on his shoulders that his father's achievements, having won two Grand Slams during his glittering career, may be weighing on him.
