DE MINAUR ENDS CRUZ HEWITT’S DREAM RUN — Australian Showdown in Washington [fOkyyxLTPRx]
Alex de Minaur has ended Cruz Hewitt’s breakthrough run at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, winning their all-Australian clash 6–2, 6–3 in just 61 minutes. De Minaur dominated the opening stages, racing to a 5–0 lead before controlling the first set. Hewitt responded with more aggressive tennis in the second, but de Minaur’s elite movement, defensive consistency and ability to extend rallies proved too strong. Despite the defeat, 17-year-old Cruz Hewitt leaves Washington after recording the first ATP Tour victory of his career and showing why he is considered one of Australia’s most promising young players. De Minaur advances to the quarterfinals as he continues his push for the Washington title. This video was created using AI-assisted narration, editing and visual production. It is intended for sports-news reporting and commentary based on publicly available information. #AlexDeMinaur #CruzHewitt #DeMinaur #Tennis #WashingtonOpen #MubadalaDCOpen #AustralianTennis #ATP #TennisNews #LleytonHewitt #SportsNews #TennisHighlights #ATP2026 #Shorts