Taylor Fritz’s partner Morgan Riddle taking Wimbledon by storm
An American star is lighting up the court, but it’s his partner who off the court has taken over the tennis world and social media.
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Taylor Fritz’s longtime girlfriend is embracing an exciting new role at Wimbledon this year.
On Monday, fashion influencer Morgan Riddle announced she’ll be serving as the host for the tournament’s lifestyle and fashion series, “Wimbledon Threads” — one year after her tennis videos went viral on TikTok, the NY Post reports.
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“A year and a half ago, I posted a silly little tiktok of me picking out an outfit for a tennis match,” Riddle began on Instagram.
“Today, I’m mic’ed up and on court as the host for the official @wimbledon lifestyle and fashion series, Wimbledon Threads … Catch me on broadcast + Wimbledon channels over the next 2 weeks.”
Riddle, who has been dating American ace Fritz since 2020, became a social media sensation during last year’s tournament, when she would show off her outfits and accessories on TikTok before heading to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to support Fritz, 25.
Fritz is chasing his first career Grand Slam at Wimbledon, where he reached the quarterfinals in 2022 but lost to Rafael Nadal.
When Nadal withdrew from the competition due to injury, fans suggested Fritz be allowed to take the Spaniard’s place in the semi-finals, a notion the California native quickly dismissed.
“Nah not looking for handouts,” Fritz posted on Instagram last July.
“If I couldn’t beat him then I don’t deserve to be in (the) semis … simple as that.”
Fritz, currently ranked ninth in the world, is set to continue his first-round match against Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann, which was suspended Monday evening due to darkness.
Fritz led 3-2 in the fifth set.
Riddle showed off her ensemble for Fritz’s match in a TikTok video posted Monday, which consisted of a blue floral maxi dress and gold jewellery.
Elsewhere on social media, Fritz wished Riddle luck in her new role, posting on Instagram, “It’s break time,” with a red heart emoji.
This article originally appeared on the NY Post and was reproduced with permission.
Originally published as Taylor Fritz’s partner Morgan Riddle taking Wimbledon by storm
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