Tennis star Taylor Fritz’s love life has been as eventful as his career on court! From becoming a dad at 19 with fellow tennis pro Raquel Pedraza to finding love again with social media influencer Morgan Riddle on a dating app during COVID.
Taylor Fritz’s dating history reveals a journey through love, marriage, and modern romance that has unfolded alongside his rising tennis career.
Taylor Fritz and Raquel Pedraza (2016-2019)
Taylor Fritz’s relationship with Raquel Pedraza began in 2016 when they first met at the Australian Open. Pedraza, a professional tennis player herself, was working as a hitting partner for another player when Fritz was immediately drawn to her.
Both Fritz and Pedraza are accomplished professional tennis players:
- Taylor Fritz: American player ranked as high as No. 8 in the world, with four ATP Tour singles titles
- Raquel Pedraza: Mexican player who reached a career-high ranking of No. 126, winning 12 ITF Women’s Circuit singles titles
The couple’s relationship progressed quickly after their tennis careers brought them together:
- 2016: Fritz married his high school sweetheart, Pedraza
- January 2017: Welcomed their son Jordan when Fritz was just 19 years old
- December 2019: The couple divorced when Jordan was 2 years old
Fritz credited Pedraza’s support during their marriage, especially as he balanced early fatherhood with his tennis career. “My life really hasn’t changed too much because of how my wife has really stepped up,” he said in a March 2017 press conference. “She’s really just doing everything she can for me and for my tennis.”
The experience of becoming a father taught Fritz valuable lessons about time management and personal confidence. “I learned one, not to care, and two, just to handle my business and be as productive as possible,” he told Haute Living in 2023. Fatherhood also helped him develop thicker skin: “It also taught me not to care so much about other people’s opinions.”
During their relationship, both players credited each other with improving their tennis performance. Fritz said Pedraza helped him stay focused and motivated, while Pedraza noted that Fritz boosted her confidence and aggression on court.
The couple engaged in charitable work together, supporting underprivileged children and establishing their own foundation for junior tennis players. They welcomed their son Jordan in January 2017, when Fritz was just 19 years old and rising in the tennis world.
Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle (2020-Present)
Taylor Fritz’s current relationship with Morgan Riddle began in June 2020, marking a new chapter in his dating history. Their modern love story started on the exclusive dating app Raya, creating a romance that has captivated both tennis and social media audiences.
Who Is Morgan Riddle?
Morgan Riddle has become known as one of the most recognizable figures in men’s tennis, thanks to her relationship with Fritz and her influential social media presence:
- Social Media Influence: Over 1 million followers across platforms
- Professional Background: Real estate agent with experience in the industry
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Wagner College, New York (2019)
- Origins: Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, later moved to New York City
Riddle has worked with major brands including Food Network, Love Your Melon, Hollywire, and MuteSix, establishing herself as a successful influencer beyond her connection to tennis.
One of Riddle’s notable contributions has been her mission to make tennis more appealing to younger audiences. She has openly acknowledged that “tennis is relatively uncool and unknown in America” and uses her platform to change that perception.
Her efforts gained particular attention during the 2022 Laver Cup in London, where she documented Team World’s victory, helping bring tennis to a broader, younger demographic through her engaging social media content.
First Meeting and Early Romance
Fritz and Riddle’s relationship began during the COVID-19 pandemic when Riddle had just moved to Los Angeles and “didn’t know anybody.” She joined the exclusive dating app Raya to meet people, where she connected with Fritz.
Their first date was unconventional due to pandemic restrictions. “Because it was during Covid, no restaurants were open, no bars were open so we ordered sushi,” Riddle told PEOPLE. “We went to his place and I made him watch Midsommar with me, the really messed up horror movie. Why I chose that as my first introduction to a guy, I don’t really know. I think I traumatized him a little bit.”
Netflix Fame
Both Fritz and Riddle gained additional public attention through their appearance on Netflix’s “Break Point,” a tennis documentary series created by the same team behind “Formula 1: Drive to Survive.” Riddle documented the filming process on her social media, giving fans behind-the-scenes access to their life.
“It’s impossible to know if the show will have the same success as Formula 1 did, but I hope it does … that would just be unreal for the sport,” Riddle said on the Hold On to Your Racket podcast. The series helped bring both their relationship and tennis to a broader audience.
Fritz and Riddle’s relationship has been characterized by:
- Public Support: Riddle regularly attends Fritz’s matches and shares their experiences on social media
- Team Mentality: “It’s been great,” Fritz told PEOPLE about their relationship in 2023. “I feel like we’re very much a team, and it’s been great to have.”
- Travel Challenges: Due to Fritz’s tennis schedule, the couple often spends holidays traveling. “That’s one negative side is we can’t really celebrate things like that or holidays or anything,” Riddle noted. “Usually we’re on airplanes for Christmas.”
Fritz has publicly credited Riddle as a supportive presence in his life, while both have spoken about the challenges and rewards of maintaining a relationship in the public eye while managing intensive travel schedules.