In a surprising turn of events, Myla Rose Federer, the 15-year-old daughter of tennis legend Roger Federer, has announced her intention to pursue a professional tennis career, igniting discussions about her potential to follow in her father’s footsteps. Born on July 23, 2009, Myla, along with her twin sister Charlene Riva, has largely remained out of the public eye, making this revelation particularly unexpected.
Roger Federer, who retired in 2022 after securing 20 Grand Slam titles, has often spoken about the joys and challenges of parenthood. He and his wife, Mirka Federer, a former professional tennis player herself, have four children: twin daughters Myla and Charlene, and twin sons Leo and Lenny.
While the Federer children have occasionally been seen at their father’s matches, they have maintained a low profile. Reports suggest that the younger twins, Leo and Lenny, are beginning to learn the basics of tennis, while Myla and Charlene have engaged in the sport socially. Now, with Myla’s decision to train professionally, the tennis world is abuzz with speculation about her future prospects.
As Myla embarks on this journey, many are eager to see how she will navigate the pressures and expectations that come with being the offspring of one of tennis’s greatest players. Will she carve out her own legacy on the court and become the next Federer to dominate the tennis world? Only time will tell.