Australia could have another rising tennis star ready to emerge, with Cruz Hewitt set to play in the 2025 Australian Open qualifying.
The son of Aussie tennis icon Lleyton Hewitt, Cruz will attempt to qualify for his maiden Australian Open, when he goes up against fellow hopefuls all seeking a Grand Slam berth.
Hewitt, an AO25 qualifying wildcard, will face a tough test in his first match, taking on a former World No. 19, one of three opponents he will need to defeat in order to make the first round of the main draw.
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Who does Cruz Hewitt play at Australian Open?
Cruz Hewitt’s first match-up at the 2025 Australian Open will be Nikoloz Basilashvili, the 32-year-old Georgian and current World No. 208.
Hewitt will take on Basilashvili on Monday, January 7, starting at roughly 10:00 am AEDT.
Cruz Hewitt Australian Open 2025 schedule
| DATE | TIME (AEDT) | MATCH | RESULT |
| Mon., Jan. 7 | 10:00 am | Cruz Hewitt (AUS) vs. Nikoloz Basilashvili (GEO) |
How old is Cruz Hewitt?
Cruz Hewitt is just 16 years old, born in December 2008.
What ranking is Cruz Hewitt?
Still early in his professional career, Hewitt is currently ranked 1265 in the world, but a successful run at the Australian Open will see his ranking skyrocket.
