23-Year-Old American ATP Player Spotted Hanging Out With Late Playboy Founder’s Widow as the Couple Look Buoyant in New York City

Often sporting stars have dated & gotten together with celebrities from the entertainment & fashion world. Sounds like a similar story waiting to unfold to young ATP sensation too. In a twist of fate, the world of tennis and fashion witnessed something quite unexpected. Crystal Hefner, widow of Playboy icon Hugh Hefner, and a 23-year-old tennis sensation have seemingly decided to embark on an extraordinary journey. What’s making this even more intriguing is the walkaround in one of the fashion hubs of the world!

It seems like tennis star Alexander Kotzen has developed other interests apart from just the sport. Adventure beckons in the heart of New York City. That’s right, Crystal and Alexander are set to take the city by storm. Since their recent outing seemed more than just friends hanging out.

Crystal Hefner and Alexander Kotzen love walking around

Currently ranked 870th in the tennis world, Alexander Kotzen, is also a recent Columbia University grad. Kotzen during his hangout session with Crystal carried a casual look. He was donning a black top, sweatpants, and sneakers. On the other hand, the 37-year-old Crystal Hefner exuded her signature style. By effortlessly blending a Mickey Mouse print sweater with black jeans and patent leather boots, she proved why Playboy needed her. 

Crystal’s relationship with the late Hugh Hefner, which began in 2012 and lasted until his passing in 2017, has been a subject of fascination due to their notable age gap. Her upcoming memoir, “Only Say Good Things,” slated for release in January, promises to shed light on the complexities of their romance.

It seems like Crystal is trying to reinvent herself. Ever since Hugh Hefner’s passing, Crystal chose a different path. She swapped her stilettos for sneakers and embraced a more down-to-earth lifestyle. In 2016, she took a bold step, having her breast implants removed due to health issues, a journey that revealed her courage.

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And here they were, Crystal and Alexander, strolling through Central Park. Though the exact nature of their connection remains a mystery, it’s clear that Crystal is embracing a new chapter in her life. But there’s more to the story, especially her memoir.

What is ‘Only Say Good Things’ all about?

The memoir delves into Crystal’s youth. How it took an extraordinary turn after she attended her first party at the iconic Playboy Mansion. Crystal at the time was at the tender age of 21. Hugh Hefner, a larger-than-life figure, picked her from the crowd. Only for her to become one of his ‘girlfriends’ before they tied the knot on New Year’s Eve in 2012. 

The memoir reveals the shadows behind the glitz and glamour, exposing how Hefner controlled the lives of his ‘girlfriends’ with strict rules, from appearance to curfew. Crystal’s rise to the top came at the cost of her own identity beyond Playboy’s world.

It is apparent that Crystal has left her Playboy days behind. She is onto a new start and Kotzen somehow fits in the angle. Maybe as a great friend or something more. What do you guys think about this? Let us know in the comments.

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