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Cruz Hewitt during qualifying at Melbourne Park.

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.”

  • Marc McGowan, Jon Pierik and Gemma Grant

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Player with promise: A teenage Cruz Hewitt during last year’s Australian Open boys’ singles.

‘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.

  • Scott Spits
Jannik Sinner won two grand slam singles titles, piloted Italy’s Davis Cup win and finished 2024 as world No.1, but also had a drugs scandal to contend with during the year.

‘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.

  • Scott Spits and Danny Russell
The moment Alex de Minaur got his legs back.

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.

  • Billie Eder
The Hewitts: Lleyton Hewitt, Bec Hewitt and Cruz Hewitt.

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.

  • Scott Spits
Lleyton, Cruz and Bec Hewitt on the blue carpet.

Bec and Lleyton Hewitt step out to support son at tennis night of nights

Even without an award, the Hewitt juniorburger will always hold bragging rights over his dad.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Lleyton, Cruz and Bec Hewitt on the blue carpet.

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.

  • Scott Spits
Alex de Minaur has qualified for the exclusive eight-man ATP finals.

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.

  • Marc McGowan
Alexei Popyrin’s singles win was crucial to Australia’s Davis Cup triumph over Spain.

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.

  • Marc McGowan
Andy Murray wants to play singles at Wimbledon one last time.

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.

  • Scott Spits

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