Lleyton Hewitt’s mini-me son steals the show at the Australian Open

He may only be seven but that doesn’t mean he can’t hold his own against a professional tennis player. Of course, it helps that the player is also his dad!

Seven-year-old Cruz Hewitt was the star player on the court when he decided to join his dad’s practice session at Melbourne Park yesterday.

Aww, he's so adorable! @cruzhewitt #AusOpen #HewBeauty ?? pic.twitter.com/dyZ1FVrxF1

— Tennis Photos (@tennis_photos) January 18, 2016

Cruz not only looks the part, he is a pretty mean player – his mum Bec shared this Instagram clip of him nailing a backhand just the other day.

Just like Dad! @lleytonhewitt89 #cruz #twohandbackhand #downtheline

A video posted by Bec Hewitt (@bechewitt23) on Jan 16, 2016 at 5:16am PST

The Daily Mail reports that onlookers were delighted to see the super-cool youngster have a hit behind the scenes at the Australian Open. His mum and dad cheered him on as he darted around the court in his Team Australia t-shirt.

What a dude! And look out, Australia, there’s another Hewitt champ coming up!

Lleyton Hewitt's Son Cruz Puts On His Best Game Face … : https://t.co/qi7LmR1o3m .,,,, pic.twitter.com/LW1i8CNhWp

— Henry Clark (@henryclark624) January 18, 2016

The Australian Open will be Lleyton Hewitt’s last professional tournament before retirement. What a fantastic way to celebrate, joined on-court by your lookalike little man, and surrounded by family.

Team Hewitt ready to go into battle at #AusOpen No.20… @lleytonhewitt @cruzhewitt #HewBeauty pic.twitter.com/4NJHRifyGd

— Australian Open (@AustralianOpen) January 16, 2016

Isn’t he the cutest thing? Is there still a chance for a Hewitt to become number one?