Cruz Hewitt, the 17-year-old Australian tennis player and son of former world number one Lleyton Hewitt, is reportedly considering a high-profile move to Switzerland to accelerate his professional tennis career and train alongside tennis legend Roger Federer.
Cruz Hewitt Eyes European Training Base
Weighing a Move to Switzerland
According to reports from the British newspaper Daily Mail, the teenage prospect is weighing a relocation to European training bases to tap into Federer’s elite coaching network and expertise. The move would also place him geographically close to Federer’s 17-year-old twin daughters, Myla Rose and Charlene Riva. Media reports and paddock talk during Wimbledon touched on a potential relationship between Myla and Cruz, though those rumors remain unconfirmed by either family.
Family Ties and Backing
An insider source cited by outlets covering the story noted that the Federer family holds a strong fondness for Cruz, describing the potential arrangement as a beneficial environment for his athletic development. However, the proposal faces significant hurdles from his immediate family.
Resistance From Parents Lleyton and Bec
Parents Lleyton and Bec Hewitt, 43, have reportedly expressed skepticism regarding the international move. The two-time major champion father maintains that his son needs to earn major career milestones through traditional hard work on the court rather than rushing into disruptive geographical changes.
Junior Circuit Commitments Continue
As the younger Hewitt continues to navigate his junior tennis circuit commitments, official confirmation regarding any relocation plans or training partnerships in Switzerland remains pending from the Hewitt camp.
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