American tennis star Taylor Fritz shares a close bond with his girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, and their relationship has been anything but private. On her 28th birthday, the social media influencer received a heartfelt message from Fritz, who also marked the occasion with an adorable gesture.
Taylor Fritz Shows His Love for Girlfriend Morgan Riddle As She Turns 28
Competing at the Canadian Open in Toronto as the second seed, Taylor Fritz received a first-round bye. He opened his campaign against Spain’s Roberto Carballés Baena and encountered some resistance but ultimately prevailed 7-5, 7-6(1). In the following round, he eased past Canada’s Gabriel Diallo 6-4, 6-2 to secure a spot in the fourth round of the Masters 1000 event.
Taylor swiftly into the last 16 😏
World no. 4 defeats Diallo 6-4 6-2, eliminating the last standing Canadian in Toronto!@Taylor_Fritz97 #NBO25 pic.twitter.com/ZY1o5oqaoT
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 2, 2025
While the American was making steady progress in Toronto, his girlfriend Riddle celebrated her 28th birthday on Jul. 31, 2025. Notably, the following day, Aug. 1, is recognized as National Girlfriends Day in the United States. Fritz acknowledged both occasions on his Instagram stories, dedicating them to Riddle. He shared a photo of himself wearing a black t-shirt featuring her graphic and added a thoughtful caption.
“It was moorrgs birthday yesterday and apparently it’s also national gf day,” he wrote.
Since meeting on a dating app in 2020, Fritz and Riddle have become one of the most recognizable couples in the sport. Riddle was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Jul. 31, 1997. She graduated in 2019 with a degree in English Literature from Wagner College in New York City.
Now 28, Riddle has built a successful career as a social media influencer, model, and brand endorser. Her growing popularity is reflected in her Instagram following, which currently stands at 468k.
Riddle Reveals What Caught Her Eye in Fritz’s Dating Profile Photos
While the story of how Riddle and Fritz met is widely known, the former recently offered deeper insight into what led up to it during an interview with Bazaar. The 28-year-old recalled finding Fritz’s dating profile charming, especially a photo of him holding a koala. She assumed he played college tennis, unaware he was a professional athlete.
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“In one of his pictures, he was holding a koala, and I just thought it was a really cute photo. I mean, when you’re swiping on dating apps, it’s not that deep. In another of his pictures, he was playing tennis, but I just thought, Oh, cute, he must have played it at college or something,” she said.
Riddle has been a regular presence on tour, often accompanying her partner to his tournaments. Her engaging social media presence and her show Wimbledon Threads, which showcases standout spectator fashion, have helped her strike a chord with the audience.