The up-and-coming Victorian teen is now the first Melbourne junior to reach the boy’s Wimbledon final since some legends of lore.
He shrugged off his dad’s advice, saying he’d take his own shot straight from the baseline. Up in the stands, Hewitt himself will watch quietly, keeping well away from the court edges and marks.
His subtle nod each point sends the right vibe, keeping the heavy burden off the young gun’s shoulders. With the final set for clash to close the fortnight, every Aussie fan will tune in, praying for one glorious tilt as the upstart star aims to dethrone the champs and claim his place on the most storied lawns.