Lleyton Hewitt and Alex de Minaur had the chance to fanboy a real-life legend at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Others taking in the action from the front row in Tennis Australia’s O section were Tabcorp chief Gillon McLachlan and former F1 ace Mark Webber, who were joined by Margaret Court, deputy opposition leader Sam Groth along with TA chair Jayne Hrdlicka.

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Aussie tennis legend Pat Rafter has warned Alex de Minaur about the threat American Alex Michelsen possesses in the Australian Open as the 25-year-old looks to emulate a Lleyton Hewitt feat. De Minaur was in stellar form heading into his round three clash, before battling past Fransisco Cerundolo in four sets after a wayward serving match.