Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://bcad.org/video/?vid=7nsC7eQyYMJ Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Hes like my brother - Cruz Hewitt relishes special Washington clash with Alex de Minaur. [x6fnVgGrUMC] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT Seventeen-year-old Cruz Hewitt described his round-of-16 meeting with top seed Alex de Minaur as a "special moment," acknowledging the deep personal bond between the two despite his 6-2, 6-3 defeat at the Mubadala DC Open. Hewitt, who grew up watching and practicing with the World No. 6, revealed De Minaur has been like a brother to him throughout his life, making their first competitive encounter on Stadium Court an unforgettable milestone. Addressing his performance in the last 16, Hewitt praised De Minaur’s fast start and strong serving, while noting that he found his own rhythm on serve as the match progressed. Reflecting on the net exchange, the teenager expressed excitement over De Minaur's post-match words suggesting the pair could be battling each other on tour for the next decade. Though his Washington run came to an end in the second round, Hewitt labeled the entire build-up and match experience as a thrill, voicing hope for many more battles against his mentor in the years ahead. yK7rasoONBi bfOcJSCY6Ib VCTlsT6VmFo CiR1d49P3pp CkuGyebf9mu t3NbewzeXyt
Seventeen-year-old Cruz Hewitt described his round-of-16 meeting with top seed Alex de Minaur as a "special moment," acknowledging the deep personal bond between the two despite his 6-2, 6-3 defeat at the Mubadala DC Open. Hewitt, who grew up watching and practicing with the World No. 6, revealed De Minaur has been like a brother to him throughout his life, making their first competitive encounter on Stadium Court an unforgettable milestone. Addressing his performance in the last 16, Hewitt praised De Minaur’s fast start and strong serving, while noting that he found his own rhythm on serve as the match progressed. Reflecting on the net exchange, the teenager expressed excitement over De Minaur's post-match words suggesting the pair could be battling each other on tour for the next decade. Though his Washington run came to an end in the second round, Hewitt labeled the entire build-up and match experience as a thrill, voicing hope for many more battles against his mentor in the years ahead. yK7rasoONBi bfOcJSCY6Ib VCTlsT6VmFo CiR1d49P3pp CkuGyebf9mu t3NbewzeXyt