As the 19-year-old’s list of admirers has grown this year, so has the scrutiny of rivals he can no longer surprise
Lleyton Hewitt admits he sees “a fair bit” of himself in Alex De Minaur, including a willingness to do everything required, and the sponge-like qualities that are helping the 19-year-old to prepare for the sequel to his exceptional breakout year.
Having once been an idol to De Minaur, Hewitt is now a guide and mentor to his so-called Mini-Me, and hence the symbolism of the boyish Sydneysider arriving on the blue carpet at last month’s Newcombe medal awards night with Hewitt’s young – and tennis-mad – son Cruz. In attitude, effort and – in some respects – dogged counter-punching game style, the dual grand slam champion was the prototype for the current Australian No 1.
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