Lleyton Hewitt
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Is ‘the Demon’ the man to exorcise Australia’s Open ghosts?
Alex de Minaur has safely negotiated the first round. Great expectations will now be his constant companion.
- by Greg Baum
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Hewitt, Tomic bow out of Australian Open qualifying at the first hurdle
Cruz Hewitt’s conqueror said it best on Tuesday: “Cruz showed up and played very well. He is just 16. I think when I was 16; I was pooping my pants to step out in a grand slam qualifying.”
- by Marc McGowan, Jon Pierik and Gemma Grant
‘Fasten our seat belt’: What to expect from son of a gun Cruz Hewitt
It’s a big week for 16-year-old Cruz Hewitt, the son of Australian tennis legend Lleyton, who’ll be striving to qualify for the Australian Open at virtually the same age his father did in 1997.
- by Scott Spits
‘Players are doing the right thing’: Craig Tiley weighs in on doping drama
As Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek arrive in Melbourne following last year’s drug positives, the Australian Open boss believes the game is in good hands.
- by Scott Spits and Danny Russell
Australia lost but Alex de Minaur still had goosebumps. Here’s why
After being sidelined by injury for part of 2024, Alex de Minaur has rediscovered his career-best form.
- by Billie Eder
Cruz mode: Son of a tennis gun in the mix for Open qualifying wildcard
Cruz Hewitt could be ready to enter one of the sport’s biggest stages as Tennis Australia and the young gun’s team weigh the next move for the promising teenager.
- by Scott Spits
Tennis stars driven by missing trophy on the CV as Hewitts shine on blue carpet
Australia’s recent world No.1 doubles player Matt Ebden ticked off some big career goals in 2024 but the veteran is still driven by one thing missing on the CV.
- by Scott Spits
Australian star ends another lengthy Lleyton tennis drought
Alex de Minaur has defied a hip injury to qualify for the exclusive ATP finals, reserved for the eight best-performed men of the year.
- by Marc McGowan
Australia suffer costly Davis Cup loss that could cruel title hopes
A tough loss to Spain means Australia will face a challenging task in the quarter-finals to end a 21-year title drought in the team competition.
- by Marc McGowan
Murray pulls pin on singles, fans lament; Women’s defending champ sent packing
Twice Wimbledon champion Andy Murray pulled out of the singles competition but will play doubles alongside his brother Jamie in his farewell appearance at the grand slam.
- by Scott Spits
The epic 39-shot rally that helped sink Alex De Minaur
Alexander Zverev keeps his bid for an elusive first grand slam title alive by reaching a fourth straight Roland-Garros semi-final with a 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 victory over Australia’s Alex de Minaur.
- by Scott Spits and Marc McGowan
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