From Heartbreak to Honeydeuces: Morgan Riddle's Instagram Tribute After Taylor Fritz's US Open Exit
Taylor Fritz's Slam Dreams Crushed: But His Girl Morgan Riddle Remains the Real MVP
In a shocking turn of events, Taylor Fritz's US Open campaign came crashing down in the quarterfinals on Tuesday night, thanks to a dominating performance by none other than Novak Djokovic. The Californian, who had been riding high after making it to last year's final, was left reeling as he fell 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in the face of his Serbian nemesis.
But while Fritz's dreams of a first Grand Slam title were shattered, his girlfriend Morgan Riddle chose to focus on the positives. Taking to Instagram, she shared a heartwarming collage of pictures from their time at the US Open over the past three years, each featuring her holding a signature honeydeuce cocktail in the company of friends.
In a clever move, Riddle also promoted a paid partnership with Grey Goose vodka on Tuesday night, captioning a photo of herself sipping on a honeydeuce: "I feel like you're just here for the @greygoose honey deuces ……." It seems Morgan is always ready to serve up some fun and glamour, even when her beau's tennis career takes a hit!
Fritz, who has been working tirelessly to become the first American man to win a Slam title since Andy Roddick in 2003, was left disappointed with his performance. He admitted that he had let Djokovic off the hook on several break points early on, something that ultimately cost him the match.
"I think it's one of those things where I'm going to need to go out and take those points from him," Fritz said after the loss. "He's not just going to hand them over to me." This candid admission only served to highlight the immense challenge he faces in trying to break through the elite level, where players like Djokovic seem almost unbeatable.
Meanwhile, Riddle has been a constant source of support for her beau throughout his career, and it seems she's more than just a pretty face. Fritz himself credited her with helping him stay focused and motivated during their time together, saying: "There's been a pretty constant results and ranking rise since we've been together... I think I would have to say she's been a big help to me."
It remains to be seen whether the couple's partnership will yield any future successes for Fritz on the tennis court. But one thing is for sure - Riddle has proven herself to be more than just a supportive partner; she's also a savvy businesswoman and social media influencer who knows how to make the most of her time in the spotlight.
As Djokovic gears up to face Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals on Friday night, Fritz will undoubtedly be left to ponder what could have been. But with Riddle by his side, he'll take solace in knowing that he's got a true partner in every sense of the word.
