Cruz Hewitt sets sights on Australian Open

After being beaten by American Jordan Lee in Sunday's Wimbledon boys' final, ​Lleyton Hewitt's son Cruz said his next ‌goal is to make the men’s main draw of the Australian Open.

Nearly a quarter of a ​century after his father won the Wimbledon ​title in 2002, Cruz lost 4-6 6-4 ⁠7-5 to Lee at the All England ​Club.

The 17-year-old was looking to become the ​first Australian boys' champion at Wimbledon since Luke Saville in 2011.

“I feel like I played some really good ​tennis and it was just a ​great battle today. Jordan played better and deserved to ‌win," ⁠Hewitt said after his defeat.

"I am feeling very disappointed but I am proud of my effort to make the final. Obviously I ​grew up ​around this ⁠tournament and I have seen my dad play here. It's been ​a privilege to play here.

"That is ​the ⁠dream (playing in the Australian Open main draw). That is a big goal of mine to ⁠have ​that... I look forward to ​coming back here (Wimbledon) in the future for the men’s.”