RETURNING HEWITT WINS DOUBLES OPENER AT ESTORIL

ESTORIL, Portugal: Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt combined perfectly with teenage talent Alex de Minaur on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) as the one-off doubles pairing knocked the second seeds out in the opening round at the Estoril Open.

The ad-hoc Australian combination overwhelmed South African Raven Klaasen and New Zealand’s Michael the win, I’ll never forget this day.”

Hewitt drew immediate comparisons between himself and the young gun, saying: “We’re similar in a lot of ways, the high energy, the never-say-die attitude, always giving 100 percent.

“It’s enjoyable to watch the growth in Alex, he’s like a sponge, taking in everything to make himself a better player.” -

put out Pablo Andujar 7-6 (7/2), 6-3, with the Greek teenager building upon his best career week in Spain. Rafael Nadal.

Britain’s world number 103 Cameron Norrie surprised sixth seed Robin Haase with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win.

The 22-year-old Norrie is playing the

Kyle Edmund, the third seed.

Australian Open semifinalist Edmund will open his campaign against De Minaur in the second round on Wednesday.

Norrie will next face Spanish claycourt specialist Roberto Carballes Baena, a winner over American Bjorn Fratangelo 7-6 (7/1), 6-3.

African Kevin Anderson, who is yet to play

Seeded second is defending champion Carreno Busta, who showed signs of an upturn in form by reaching the

“I’m feeling good,” Carreno Busta said on Tuesday. “I played well in Barcelona and hope to keep it up here.

- celona. But it’s different playing at home in front of your friends and family.

“The home crowd gives you plenty of support. But I still hope to play well in Portugal.”

Carreno Busta will begin his title defense against Nicolas Kicker after the

- zek 6-2, 6-2.