Hewitt's war cry as Demon leads Davis Cup charge Australia, led by Alex de Minaur, face a must-win Davis Cup clash in Brisbane against Poland as they attempt to qualify for next year's finals. AAP · Sep 18
'I haven't plateaued': Demon ready for Davis Cup Alex de Minaur, still licking his wounds after an early US Open exit, is relishing a Davis Cup return to Brisbane where Australia host Poland. AAP · Sep 16
'Cherish it': Duckworth eyes another Davis Cup crack Late-blooming Australian No.2 James Duckworth hopes he has done enough to earn another Davis Cup call-up for this month's clash with Poland. AAP · Sep 3
'He wants great': why Rafter is in de Minaur's corner Former world No.1 and two-time US Open champion Pat Rafter wants countryman Alex de Minaur to block out the hype and stay cool in his New York title quest. AAP · Aug 31
Hewitt completes great day for Aussies at Winston-Salem Teenager Cruz Hewitt has joined fellow Australians James Duckworth, Adam Walton and Rinky Hijikata in the last 32 of the Winston-Salem Open. AAP · Aug 24
'It was weird': de Minaur beats Hewitt in Aussie tussle World No.6 Alex de Minaur has put the brakes on Cruz Hewitt's rapid rise to keep his title defence alive in Washington and race into the quarter-finals. AAP · Jul 30
Aussie assault on US capital begins with impressive win Aleksandar Vukic has got the Australian charge at the Washington Open underway with a swift straight-sets win over a local on the rise. AAP · Jul 27
Demon celebrates wedding and career-high world No.5 Despite a modest Wimbledon, newly-wed Alex de Minaur has become the highest-ranked Australian male tennis player since Lleyton Hewitt in 2009. AAP · Jul 13
‘He’s pretty proud’: Cruz Hewitt – son of Lleyton – reaches boys’ Wimbledon final Seventeen-year-old becomes first Australian to reach boys’ final since Alex de Minaur 10 years ago – and he’s done it without dropping a set The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
Hewitt cheers his boy Cruz to another Wimbledon final Former Wimbledon champ Lleyton Hewitt has been at courtside to cheer 17-year-old son Cruz to the final of the boys' championship at the grass-court grand slam. AAP · Jul 10
Son of a gun cruises again at Wimbledon Like a chip off the old block, Lleyton Hewitt's son Cruz has raced into the quarter-finals of the boys' singles at Wimbledon. AAP · Jul 8
Shaken defending champion survives Serbian scare Jannik Sinner has narrowly avoided becoming the first Wimbledon men's champion dethroned in the first round of his defence since Lleyton Hewitt 23 years ago. AAP · Jun 29
Australia fall to Ecuador in sensational Davis Cup loss Lleyton Hewitt's under-strength Australian Davis Cup team have suffered a boilover loss on the clay to rank outsiders Ecuador. AAP · Feb 8
Ecuador in box seat in Davis Cup tie against Australia Australia have gone 2-0 down against Ecuador in the Davis Cup tie at high altitude in Quito. AAP · Feb 8
The Guardian - AU · Jan 28 Alex de Minaur fell a distance short at the Australian Open. Will he ever win a major? There is no doubt that the Australian is a fine player but the brilliance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner means a grand slam title is still a slim prospect
The Guardian - AU · Jan 22 Barbecues, ballboys and oranges: Australia tennis greats pass ‘strong tradition’ to next generation From Rod Laver and Tony Roche to Lleyton Hewitt and Alex de Minaur, players from Australia’s golden age maintain links with the current crop
AAP · Jan 20 Aussie qualifier stuns veteran to claim first AO win Showing the same fighting qualities as his doppelganger Lleyton Hewitt, qualifier Dane Sweeny has ended Frenchman Gael Monfils' 20-year Australian Open run.
AAP · Jan 10 'Consumed me': why de Minaur is relaxed ahead of Open World No.6 Alex de Minaur has never been ranked higher entering a grand slam and has rarely been more relaxed either ahead of his 10th Australian Open tilt.
AAP · Jan 6 De Minaur reveals reasoning for 'brutal' Davis Cup call Australia's soon-to-be world No.5 Alex de Minaur has detailed the reasons behind the toughest decision of his professional tennis career.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 4 More than 60 prominent sportspeople call for federal royal commission after Bondi attack Tennis figure Lleyton Hewitt, Olympic gold medallists Jessica Fox and Ian Thorpe, and ex-Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke among open letter’s signatories
AAP · Jan 2 Illness hits Australia camp ahead of United Cup opener Teen sensation Maya Joint has sat out Australia's media and practice commitments under doctor's orders ahead of the United Cup opener against Norway.
AAP · Dec 25, 2025 'Feels like yesterday': Edo relives famous Open triumph Mark Edmondson is expected to present the trophy to the men's singles champion to mark 50 years since he became the last man to win the Australian Open.
AAP · Dec 9, 2025 Steep learning curve perfect for son-of-a-gun Hewitt Cruz Hewitt, son of Lleyton, is reaping the rewards of his first taste of the Australian Open men's tournament and is feeling good ahead of the new season.
AAP · Dec 8, 2025 How Newcombe medallist de Minaur can go to next level There's one thing John Newcombe believes four-time Newcombe medallist Alex de Minaur can improve to become one of the best few players in world tennis.
AAP · Dec 7, 2025 'Incredible': Kyrgios hails tennis Demon's divine year Nick Kyrgios is in awe of a tennis countryman who is set to claim a fourth Newcombe Medal on Monday night.