I'm really happy with my performance today,' Hewitt said.

Cruz Hewitt has made history by becoming the first Australian to reach the Wimbledon boys' final since Alex de Minaur a decade ago.

Hewitt, 17, secured a 6-4, 6-4 win over top Dutch junior Thijs Boogaard in the semi-finals on Friday at Wimbledon.

The young Australian has been making waves on the tennis circuit, and his impressive win over Boogaard has sent shockwaves through the tennis world.

Hewitt has been unbeaten in his five wins to date, dropping not a single set, and is now bidding to become the first Australian junior winner at Wimbledon since Luke Saville in 2011.

Cruz's proud dad, Lleyton, gave him a congratulatory slap on the back after the match, as his mum, Bec, and coach, former Davis Cup hero Wayne Arthurs, cheered him on from the sidelines.

Hewitt's love of tennis has been evident from a young age, and he has never been afraid to speak about his desire to emulate his father's success on the court.

However, he has made it clear that he wants to forge his own path and make his own mark on the tennis world, rather than simply following in his father's footsteps.

When asked if he had any advice for his 17-year-old son, Lleyton said: 'I've always told him to stay focused, work hard and enjoy the experience.

Hewitt was in good touch from the outset against Boogaard, taking advantage of his rival's nervous start to break him in the third game of the match.

That was all the rising star needed to hold the Dutchman off in the opening set, but there was some spectacular play, including one whipped crosscourt forehand pass winner from a defensive position that left Boogaard stunned at the net.

Boogaard is a year older than Hewitt, already boasts a strong physical frame, and is about 80 spots higher in the men's rankings, but the Australian was up to the challenge.

Hewitt's serves were routinely close to 200km/h, and it is not just the speed but the accuracy with which he delivers them that make them so effective.

No opponent this week has had a consistent answer to his serving, particularly on Wimbledon's slic

Key Facts

  • Cruz Hewitt is the first Australian to reach the Wimbledon boys' final since Alex de Minaur a decade ago.
  • He has won five consecutive sets without dropping a single set.
  • His father, Lleyton, is a former Wimbledon champion and a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
  • Cruz has been playing tennis since he was a young boy and has been coached by his father and former Davis Cup hero Wayne Arthurs.
  • He has been supported by his mum, Bec, throughout his tennis career.