From WAG to Powerhouse: How Morgan Riddle Fuels Taylor Fritz’s Wimbledon Ascent
TENNIS' HOTTEST COUPLE: TAYLOR FRITZ AND MORGAN RIDDLE SET TO TAKE OVER WIMBLEDON
In a match that's got everyone talking, Taylor Fritz has stormed into the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time - and his influencer girlfriend Morgan Riddle is credited with being the driving force behind his success. The power couple has been making waves on and off the court since meeting on celebrity dating app Raya in 2020.
Fritz's meteoric rise to fame can be attributed to Riddle's unwavering support and encouragement. In an exclusive interview, Fritz gushed about how his girlfriend has helped him stay focused and motivated, saying: "There's been a pretty constant results-and-ranking rise since we've been together... I think she's been a big help just keeping me focused, having someone who cares and just pushes you to do better and do the right things."
Riddle, who boasts over 1 million followers combined on Instagram and TikTok, has become the ultimate tennis influencer. Her 'get ready with me' video from the Australian Open in 2022 went viral, racking up a whopping 1.5 million views.
The fashion-forward beauty left her job as a social media director for a fashion brand to support Fritz on tour. She's since collaborated with British Vogue and even Wimbledon itself on a series called Wimbledon Threads, diving into the world of tennis fashion.
Fritz has also walked the runway at Milan Fashion Week, and the couple posed for a New York Times spread in 2023 - with the publication dubbing her "the most famous woman in men's tennis."
But Riddle's rise to fame hasn't come without its share of haters. In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, she revealed that some wives of older players on tour privately mocked her. Ouch!
However, Riddle has taken the criticism in stride, saying: "If people want to disregard me because I'm 'just a WAG,' so be it. It's a privilege to be underestimated."
Riddle has been busy keeping her followers up to date on what she's been up to at Wimbledon, posting sizzling photos and videos that have left fans swooning. Earlier in the tournament, she captioned a photo of herself in a pink dress: "We are soooo back!"
But it's not just Riddle's social media presence that's making waves - her boyfriend Fritz is on a hot streak too! He's gone from being an "underachieving" player to a fixture late in tournaments.
And now, the stakes are higher than ever as Fritz prepares to face off against Carlos Alcaraz in what could be the biggest match of his career. Will he come out victorious? Only time will tell - but one thing is for sure: Morgan Riddle will be cheering him on from the sidelines!
THE DRAMA UNFOLDS
But that's not all, folks! The drama doesn't stop there. In 2022, Riddle posted a cryptic social media post referencing domestic violence accusations against Fritz's rival Alexander Zverev.
Riddle captioned an Instagram video with: "When your man wins for the girls." Zverev has denied two separate allegations of abuse against women, but paid one of the victims, Brenda Patea, $217,820 in a settlement.
And if that wasn't enough, Riddle also revealed that she's dealt with criticism from within the tennis community. In an interview with 'The Squeeze' podcast, she shared: "I've been told by people on the tennis tour that when I was first posting TikTok [videos] a couple years ago, there was a clique of older wives on the tour and they would send my videos in their group chat and just make fun of me."
But Riddle's not letting those haters bring her down. She's continued to post and engage with her followers, even sharing a short film documenting her experience at Wimbledon.
As Fritz seeks his first Grand Slam title, Riddle will be right by his side cheering him on. And we can't help but wonder: what's next for this power couple?
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