Cruz Hewitt Juniors debut, first round victory, highlights, video, pictures, photos

Cruz Hewitt, son of 2002 Wimbledon champion Lleyton Hewitt, followed in his father’s footsteps with victory on his debut at the All England Club on Sunday.

With Hewitt Sr watching on from the stands, the 16-year-old rolled over Russia’s Savva Rybkin 6-1 6-2 in the first round of the boys’ competition.

Cruz, who sported a back-to-front cap that was his father’s trademark style, made the second round of the juniors competition at the Australian Open earlier this year after losing in the first round of qualifying for the men’s event.

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He will next face Finnish 11th seed Oskari Paldanius next.

Lleyton, who also won the 2001 US Open during his decorated career, remains the last Australian man to win a Grand Slam singles title.

See some of the best photos from Cruz Hewitt’s first round victory below.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Cruz Hewitt of Australia celebrates a break point against Savva Rybkin during the Boy's Singles first round match on day seven of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 06, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Cruz Hewitt of Australia celebrates winning match point against Savva Rybkin during the Boy's Singles first round match on day seven of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 06, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Cruz Hewitt of Australia plays a forehand against Savva Rybkin during the Boy's Singles first round match on day seven of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 06, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Lleyton Hewitt, former tennis player, supports Cruz Hewitt of Australia as he plays against Savva Rybkin during the Boy's Singles first round match on day seven of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 06, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) Source: Getty Images

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