Lleyton Hewitt prepares to compete in Sydney Challengers’ father-son doubles ATP Tour event
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Hewitt prepares for Sydney Challengers’ father-son tag team match
The former world number one returns in Sydney to form a memorable partnership, with his son also entering the singles main draw
November 17, 2025
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Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt will join his son Cruz Hewitt at this week’s Sydney Challenge.
Written by ATP Staff
Lleyton Hewitt will join his 16-year-old son, Cruz Hewitt, at this week’s ATP Challenger Tour NSW Open in Sydney.
The former world No. 1, who won 30 Tour-level titles during a storied career, will now have a new and memorable moment during a father-son tour of his hometown. They will face wildcards 19-year-old Australians Hayden Jones and Pavle Marinkov in their first match. The game time has not yet been announced.
Cruz will also compete in the Sydney singles scene, competing in the Challenger main draw for the third time in his young career. The teenager is ranked 759th in the PIF ATP rankings.
Fans can watch all ATP Challenger Tour matches for free on Challenger TV. Stay tuned to ATP Challenger Tour social media for the latest news on when Team Hewitt will play their first round match.
