Taylor Fritz, who is set to take on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon semi-finals, attributes part of his success to his partner, Morgan Riddle. The match is scheduled to take place on Centre Court.
Fritz, 27, has established himself as one of the most successful active players on grass, maintaining an impressive record of 5-for-5 in finals and a 55-29 career mark on this surface. His journey to this point has been deeply personal; Fritz became a father at just 20 years old when his son Jordan was born to him and fellow tennis player Raquel Pedraza. Although their marriage ended, the couple has arranged shared custody, allowing Fritz to mature rapidly and gain a focus on his career, albeit with some delays in his rise through the ATP rankings.
The pivotal moment for Fritz came in 2022 when he entered the ATP top 20 after defeating a struggling Rafael Nadal in the Indian Wells Masters 1000 final, a remarkable feat achieved while he dealt with an injury. His upward trend continued in 2023, where he reached his first Grand Slam final at the U.S. Open, though he was ultimately defeated by Jannik Sinner.
Fritz’s athletic lineage is noteworthy; his father, Guy, is a tennis coach, and his mother, Kathy May, was a top-10 WTA player. His childhood was marked by his admiration for legends like Juan Martín del Potro and Pete Sampras, who notably surprised him with a birthday cake during a tournament.
Off the court, Fritz enjoys playing FIFA and is a Manchester United supporter. He credits his girlfriend Riddle, an influencer and member of Wimbledon’s social media team, for contributing to his focused mindset and improved performance. “There’s been a pretty constant results and ranking rise since we’ve been together,” Fritz remarked, emphasizing the positive influence Riddle has on his diet and lifestyle choices.
The highly anticipated match against Alcaraz is set to begin at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT, with U.S. audiences able to watch on ESPN, ESPN 2, and ABC, as well as stream on platforms like Fubo.
This story showcases not only Fritz’s talent and determination but also highlights the importance of support systems in achieving success, reinforcing the idea that teamwork and personal dedication can lead to remarkable accomplishments.