Cruz Hewitt was spotted flirting with Roger Federer's 17-year-old daughter Myla in the stands at the US Open in New York on Monday evening.
The 17-year-old Australian tennis prospect and Myla sat side by side, smiling and giggling as they chatted and looked at something on each other's phones during the match.
Looking very at ease in each other's company, the pair leaned in together as they shared a friendly moment while watching the action on court.
Myla's twin sister Charlene and their younger brother Leo were also in attendance at the tournament. The siblings were seen cheering together in a separate area of the venue as American player Ben Shelton secured a first-round victory against Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor.
The US Open, held annually at Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York, is the final Grand Slam tournament of the tennis calendar, drawing world-class players and celebrity spectators alike.
Spotted together at Flushing Meadows
The appearance in New York is not the first time Cruz, Myla and Charlene have been seen together at major tennis tournaments. The teenagers have been spotted in each other's company on several occasions in recent months.
In January, Cruz was seen sitting alongside Myla and Charlene in the stands at the Australian Open in Melbourne. The annual tournament is the opening Grand Slam of the season and a home event for the Hewitt family.
Their friendship appeared to remain strong at Wimbledon in London last month. Cruz was spotted enthusiastically greeting the twin sisters upon his arrival for the junior boys' final at the All England Club.
Cruz is the son of Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt and his actress wife Bec Hewitt. Lleyton Hewitt gained international fame after winning the US Open men's singles title in 2001 and the Wimbledon title in 2002, eventually becoming the youngest male player to reach world No. 1 in singles history. Bec Hewitt is a well-known Australian television actress who starred for several years as Hayley Smith on the popular drama series Home and Away.
Sporting dynasties reunite in New York
The repeated public appearances of the teenagers have generated substantial public interest given their extraordinary sporting pedigrees, sparking widespread speculation that Cruz and Myla may be dating.
Myla and Charlene are the eldest children of Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer, who won 20 Grand Slam singles titles and spent 310 weeks as world No. 1 during his career. Federer and Lleyton Hewitt were long-time rivals on the ATP Tour, facing each other 27 times in professional matches between 1999 and 2014.
An insider speaking to Woman's Day noted that a close bond between the two families is natural given their shared history. "It makes sense that Cruz and Myla would at least be mates. Cruz has always been close to Myla and her twin," the insider revealed.
The source added that both families would likely welcome a closer relationship between the teenagers. "If they are really an item, then for both sets of parents, it would be a relief of sorts because they each know that they have grown up together with very similar values," the insider stated.
Potential move to Switzerland
Myla and Charlene live with their father in Switzerland, and Cruz is reportedly eyeing a relocation to the European country. The prospective move is intended to both advance his fledgling professional tennis career and bring him closer to his circle of friends.
According to the insider, Cruz hopes to train under the direct guidance of Federer while settling into life in Switzerland. "[The Federers] adore him and Cruz thinks it could be a win-win. Be close to the girls but also have Roger as a mentor," the source explained.
The source indicated that Cruz is eager to take advantage of the former champion's expertise and proximity. "Cruz has definitely got Switzerland on the brain. He loves being around the Federer family and can see the appeal of having that kind of tennis knowledge right on his doorstep," the insider added.
Parental concerns over career focus
Despite Cruz's enthusiasm, his parents are reportedly hesitant about allowing their son to relocate overseas at this stage of his development. Lleyton Hewitt, 45, and Bec Hewitt, 43, are said to be concerned that off-court distractions could compromise his athletic training schedule.
The insider explained that Lleyton is weighing the potential benefits against the risk of losing focus during critical development years. "Lleyton understands why Cruz is excited about it, but he's also been around tennis long enough to know how quickly distractions can creep in," the source said.
Rather than ruling out the move entirely, Lleyton wants his son to prove his commitment on the court first. "He's not shutting the door on Switzerland, but he wants Cruz to earn the right to make those big decisions by putting the work in first," the insider noted.
A legacy of family sacrifices
Lleyton Hewitt has previously spoken publicly about the personal sacrifices required to sustain a professional tennis career while raising a family across multiple continents.
Speaking at his induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, the former world No. 1 paid emotional tribute to his wife Bec for managing the emotional burden of frequently uprooting their household.
Lleyton praised her role as the family's anchor while traveling globally for his tournaments and subsequently supporting their son's emerging tennis career. "Bec's travelled the world with us and it's a grind, and especially with three young kids, we've had to move base and set up overseas," Lleyton said at the ceremony.
He added: "And she's done everything with grace and elegance. You've been the rock the whole time supporting me. I certainly wouldn't have been able to continue my career and be able to play 20 Australian Opens without you. I'm eternally grateful, I love you so much."
Lleyton and Bec Hewitt have been married since 2005 and have three children together: eldest daughter Mia, 20, son Cruz, 17, and youngest daughter Ava, 15.
