On and off the court, American tennis star Taylor Fritz has found a strong partner in Morgan Riddle. Since the couple began dating in June 2020, Riddle has gained media attention thanks to her vibrant social media presence and her role as a modern ambassador for the world of tennis.
Morgan and Taylor met through the dating app Raya during the pandemic. Their first date took place at Fritz’s house, which included a sushi dinner and the controversial horror film Midsommar-a choice Riddle now laughs about.
From “Knowing Nothing About Tennis” to a Digital Star
Originally from Minneapolis and a graduate in English Literature from Wagner College, Riddle admitted that before dating Fritz, she couldn’t tell Federer from Nadal and didn’t understand the basic rules of tennis. In 2021, she started traveling with him on the ATP tour and, in 2022, left her corporate job to focus on social media, becoming a self-made tennis influencer.
With over half a million followers, her mission is clear: “make tennis cool again” through TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. She’s even been dubbed “the most famous woman in men’s tennis.”
Known for her bold fashion – like her viral “squat and slay” pose at the US Open in high heels – Riddle blends style, humor, and authenticity into every tournament appearance.
Fritz credits her for much of his success. After a strong Wimbledon run, he praised her for keeping him focused, healthy, and motivated-even jokingly calling her “a mother figure,” a comment he later clarified. She also inspired a major emotional shift in his career: after a tough loss in 2021, Riddle encouraged him to write a motivational note that he kept in his tennis bag – a reminder of the mindset he needed to stay competitive.
A Couple with Cultural Impact
Since her early appearances on the tour, Morgan has become a familiar face in tennis-related content, including a popular Netflix series that follows the lives of professional players, further cementing her role in the sport’s modern narrative.
Today, the couple represents a new kind of sports partnership: he, a top-tier ATP player currently ranked No. 4 in the world, and she, a content creator reimagining tennis for younger generations.
In short, Morgan Riddle is much more than Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend. She’s a bold influencer, a creative storyteller, and a key part of the tennis world’s cultural evolution – and, most importantly, the partner who many believe has helped Fritz become the best version of himself, both on and off the court.
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