Cruz Hewitt defeated Marcos Giron 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Washington ATP 500 for his maiden victory at ATP Tour level. The 17-year-old, son of former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt, eliminated the former world No. 37 to advance to the second round. According to TenisBrasil, the younger Hewitt marked the occasion with a trademark gesture associated with his father.

Lleyton Hewitt had earned his first professional circuit victory at 16 years of age in January 1998. His son’s win is set to produce a significant rise in the rankings.

In the second round, Cruz Hewitt will face defending champion Alex de Minaur. The Australian top seed overcame Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in his opening match, according to TenisBrasil.