Overview

• The 16-year-old defeated Russia’s Savva Rybkin 6-1, 6-2 in his first boys’ singles match at SW19.
• He is set to face 11th seed Oskari Paldanius in the second round, aiming to extend his Wimbledon run.
• Under former champion Lleyton Hewitt’s watch, Cruz has benefited from elite training sessions with top-ranked professionals.
• Ranked No. 827 in the world, he has earned over £20,000 in prize money as he gains experience on the Challenger and Futures tours.
• He dedicated the victory to a close family friend from the Bahamas, reflecting the personal motivation driving his rise.