Lleyton Hewitt, Simona Halep and Australian Open

Simona Halep, Cruz Hewitt get wild cards for Aussie Open qualifying
Simona Halep and Cruz Hewitt, son of Australian tennis great Lleyton Hewitt, both received wild cards for the Australian Open qualifying event.
'Nepotism at its finest': Lleyton Hewitt’s son sparks criticism with Australian Open wildcard
The Australian Open wildcard announcements for the qualifiers have sparked debate, particularly surrounding 16-year-old Cruz Hewitt, son of former World No.
Cruz Hewitt, Bernard Tomic, Simona Halep land wildcard entries to Aus Open qualifying
The Hewitt name is back in the mix for an Australian Open with tennis legend Lleyton’s son Cruz handed a qualifying wildcard for the Grand Slam tournament.
Will Cruz Hewitt play Australian Open 2025? Son of tennis legend secures qualifying wildcard
Cruz Hewitt, the son of former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, is making his way up the tennis ranks. The 16-year-old featured as part of the boys' singles draw at the past Australian Open and is looking to return to Melbourne Park in 2025.
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But all eyes will be on Cruz Hewitt and whether the son of Australia's Davis Cup captain and two-time major winner can follow in the footsteps of his legendary dad. Cruz has only just turned 16 and will attempt to reach the main draw at the Australian Open for the first time in his burgeoning career - 28 years after Lleyton debuted at Melbourne Park as a 15-year-old.
Hewitt receives wildcard to join Birrell, Tomic in AO qualifying
Cruz Hewitt will make his Australian Open qualifying debut joining the likes of Kimberly Birrell and Bernard Tomic
Halep, Cruz Hewitt get wildcard for Australian Open qualifying event
Former world number one Simona Halep, whose career stalled due to a doping ban that was reduced on appeal this year, will step up her comeback at the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard for the qualifying tournament on Wednesday.
Tennis: Halep, Cruz Hewitt handed wildcards for Australian Open qualifying
Simona Halep was handed a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion attempts to ramp up her return to tennis following a doping ban.
Cruz Hewitt, Simona Halep handed Australian Open qualifying wild cards
Lleyton Hewitt's 16-year-old son Cruz Hewitt has received a wildcard for the Australian Open qualifiers, alongside Bernard Tomic and former women's world number one Simona Halep.
Simona Halep, Cruz Hewitt given Australian Open qualifying wild cards
The Australian Open doled out wildcards into its qualifying tournament on Wednesday, with some notable names as recepients.
Simona Halep granted Australian Open wildcard after being snubbed for US Open
Simona Halep will make her Grand Slam return at the Australian Open after being granted a qualifying wildcard - the first time a Major has given her a pass since her doping ban was reduced
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Two Noteworthy Tennis Names Received Australian Open Qualifying Wildcards
Halep will prepare for the Australian Open with a main draw wildcard entry at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.
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"Nepotism at its finest";"What an utter joke" - Fans slam Australian Open wildcard decision for Lleyton Hewitt's 16-year-old son Cruz
Australian Open 2025 will once again feature a Hewitt as Llyeton Hewitt's son, Cruz, has received a wildcard to compete in the qualifying rounds.
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Hewitt takes next step in famous father's footsteps
Cruz Hewitt has the chance to emulate his famous father after he was handed a wildcard into qualifying for the Australian ...