Cruz Hewitt, son of Australian tennis great Lleyton Hewitt, and Myla Federer, daughter of Roger Federer, were seen together at the U.S. Open on Monday, August 31, 2026. The two teenagers sat next to each other in the stands, sharing laughs and looking at their phones during the night session.
Myla Federer and her twin sister Charlene, along with their younger brother Leo, were in attendance as their father was honored with his International Tennis Hall of Fame ring during a ceremony at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The ceremony occurred between matches, including Ben Shelton's first-round win and Naomi Osaka's opening match victory.
Hewitt, considered one of the top young players and a favorite in the U.S. Open juniors competition, has been seen frequently with Myla and Charlene Federer throughout the year. They were together at the Australian Open in January and Hewitt was seen greeting them at Wimbledon before the junior boys' final.
Their consistent public appearances have fueled speculation among fans about a potential romance between Hewitt and Myla. An insider told Woman's Day that their closeness would make it "sense" if they were "at least be mates," adding that it would be a "relief" to both sets of parents if they were an item, as they have "grown up together with very similar values."
Reports suggest Hewitt has expressed interest in relocating to Switzerland, where the Federer twins reside, to further his tennis career with Roger Federer nearby. However, Lleyton and Bec Hewitt, Cruz's parents, reportedly harbor concerns about potential distractions for their son if he moves abroad. An insider indicated Lleyton Hewitt understands his son's excitement but is aware of how quickly distractions can arise in tennis, suggesting he wants Cruz to prioritize his performance before making significant decisions about moving.