Cruz Hewitt, the 17-year-old son of tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt, was seen with Roger Federer's 17-year-old twin daughter Myla at the US Open in New York. The pair were photographed sitting together in the stands on Monday, appearing engaged in conversation and sharing smiles.
This sighting follows a pattern of public appearances together. Cruz, Myla, and Myla's twin sister Charlene have been seen in each other's company on several occasions in recent months, including at the Australian Open in January and at Wimbledon last month. Their joint appearances have generated interest given their prominent tennis pedigrees.
An insider suggested that a close friendship between Cruz and Myla would be understandable, noting their shared upbringing in the tennis world. The source also indicated that if the two are a couple, it might be a relief for both sets of parents, who would see them as having similar values.
Myla and her twin sister Charlene reside in Switzerland with their father. Reports suggest that Cruz is considering a move to Switzerland, with the dual aims of advancing his tennis career under Federer's potential mentorship and remaining close to his friends.
However, Cruz's parents, Lleyton and Bec, are reportedly cautious about him moving abroad, expressing concerns that potential distractions could impact his tennis training. Lleyton Hewitt, having experienced the demands of a professional tennis career, understands the appeal of such a move but also the risks involved.
Lleyton Hewitt has previously spoken about the challenges of his family's lifestyle, highlighting his wife Bec's role in managing the domestic aspects of their international movements for his career and now their son's.
The couple have three children: daughters Mia, 20, and Ava, 15, and son Cruz.