Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Lleyton Hewitt's Comeback with Son Ends in NSW Open Quarterfinal
Tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt, 44, came out of retirement to play doubles with his 16-year-old son Cruz.
They played well, reaching the quarter-finals of a tournament, but lost their match.
Hewitt had retired in 2016 but returned to doubles in 2018.
He's known for winning big tennis tournaments in the past.
Lleyton Hewitt, 44, returned to tennis with his 16-year-old son Cruz in doubles
The duo reached the quarter-finals of the New South Wales Open challenger
They lost 7-5, 6-4 to Dane Sweeney and Calum Puttergill
Hewitt had retired in 2016 but made a comeback to doubles in 2018
He previously won the U.S. Open in 2001 and Wimbledon in 2002
- Who
- Lleyton Hewitt and his son Cruz
- What
- Played doubles tennis
- When
- November 2025
- Where
- New South Wales Open challenger tournament
- Why
- To compete in the tournament
- Age of Lleyton Hewitt
- 44
- Age of Cruz Hewitt
- 16
- Tournament
- New South Wales Open challenger
- Hewitt's previous ranking
- No. 1 in the world
- Hewitt's previous Grand Slam wins
- U.S. Open in 2001 and Wimbledon in 2002