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Wimbledon Boys Champion Lee Inspired by World Cup Star Yamal
The 16-year-old American qualifier became only the second qualifier to win the boys' title after saving key break points in the deciding set.
- On Sunday, July 12, American 16-year-old Jordan Lee rallied to defeat Cruz Hewitt 4-6, 6-4, 7-5, winning the Wimbledon boys' singles title in London.
- Cruz Hewitt, 17, is the son of 2002 Wimbledon men's champion Lleyton Hewitt, who watched from the stands as his son competed for the boys' title.
- After losing the opening set, Lee staged a comeback in the final two sets. He sealed victory with a backhand winner up the line on his first match point.
- Lee became only the second qualifier to win the Wimbledon boys' title and the first American winner since Samir Banerjee in 2021. He said, "A year ago at this time I was sitting at home on the couch, didn't know if I was going to play tennis again."
- Lee's achievement mirrors Noah Rubin's 2014 Wimbledon victory as the last qualifier to win any Grand Slam boys' tournament. His win represents a remarkable return after uncertain prospects regarding his tennis career.
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Cruz Hewitt, the son of Australian Lleyton Hewitt, who triumphed at Wimbledon 24 years ago, had a chance to take home the trophy among juniors this year, but unfortunately he had to admit his opponent's narrow superiority in the final.
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