The local prodigy in his prime is now the first Melbourne junior to reach the boy’s Wimbledon final since top talent in years past.
Without dad’s counsel, he marched ahead, saying he’d take his own shot straight from the baseline. Up in the stands, Lleyton Hewitt will just watch in silence, keeping well away from the sidelines and lines.
His subtle nod each point sends the right vibe, keeping the spear of pressure off the young gun’s shoulders. With the final set for clash to close the fortnight, every Aussie fan will tune in, hoping for the big win tonight as the teenage sensation aims to sweep the legends aside and claim his place on the most storied lawns.