Future bright for Alex De Minaur as he channels hero Lleyton Hewitt | Simon Cambers

Despite an early Australian Open exit for the 18-year-old, the influence of his idol will stand him in good stead in years to comeAlex De Minaur followed Roger Federer into the press conference room here at Melbourne Park on Tuesday night, a brush with greatness for the young Australian. The packed room emptied quickly to leave just a handful of people but those who were there were left in little doubt that Australia may just have found itself another hero. Related: Tomáš Berdych p