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Cruz Hewitt news
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The gist
Cruz Hewitt, 17, beat Sebastian Gorzny 1-6 7-6(3) 6-4 at Winston-Salem for his second ATP win.
The son of Lleyton Hewitt is rising fast, now ranked 352, and faces Arthur.
Background
Cruz Hewitt, the 17-year-old son of Hall of Famer Lleyton Hewitt, is having a breakout season. He reached the Wimbledon boys' singles final and earned his first ATP Tour main draw win at the DC Open in July. He received a wildcard into the Winston-Salem Open, his second ATP main draw appearance, where he has now won his first-round match.
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2026Winston-Salem Open awards wildcards to Stefanos Tsitsipas and Cruz Hewitt, who will make his tournament debut.
- Aug 24, 2026Cruz Hewitt defeats Sebastian Gorzny 1-6 7-6(3) 6-4 in 2 hours and 2 minutes to advance to the second round.
- Aug 25, 2026Hewitt's win is confirmed as his second career ATP Tour main draw victory; he is now ranked 352 in live ATP rankings.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- ATP Tour reported the wildcard award and noted Hewitt's maiden tour-level victory against Marcos Giron in Washington.
- Analysts
- Commentators highlight Hewitt's comeback from a set down, noting his 11 winners in the final set as a sign of maturity.