Taylor Fritz’s ex-girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, surprisingly showed up at the 2026 US Open on August 30 for the opening day of singles play, and honestly, the whole thing is just wild. After their years-long relationship ended earlier this year, you’d think they’d keep some distance, but nope.
The Riddle of Riddle: An Unexpected Appearance
Remember how Riddle publicly said she’d never date an athlete again after their breakup? Yeah, well, Fritz himself has kept totally silent on the split. But get this, he’s been linked with Olivia Jade for months now, even though nobody’s confirmed or denied it. So, what’s the deal with Riddle showing up? She wasn’t even there to watch Fritz play because his first singles match isn’t until Tuesday, September 1. Are they on good terms? Did they even see each other while she was in town? Did he hook her up with tickets? The source doesn’t spill the tea on any of that, but given she’s an influencer, she probably didn’t need any connections to score tickets to the tournament. Still, the timing? Sketchy.
This Is Taylor Fritz’s Moment, For Real
Now, putting the personal drama aside for a sec, this 2026 US Open feels like a massive opportunity for Taylor Fritz. Seriously, is this his best chance to actually win a Grand Slam? The short answer is a resounding YES. Big names are dropping out left and right: Novak Djokovic got bounced in the first round, Jannik Sinner is out with an injury, and both Casper Ruud and Marin Cilic withdrew entirely. Even defending champ Carlos Alcaraz is just coming back from a months-long injury layoff. Fritz, who was a finalist at the 2024 US Open, has been super blunt about his ambition to win a Grand Slam. At 28, it’s not exactly “now or never” yet, but man, this really feels like his best shot. He kicks off his campaign against fellow American Dawin Blanch on Tuesday, September 1, and fans are gonna be watching closely. Plus, he and Chipotle have a nationwide promotion running: win a match, and lucky fans get free food. Talk about extra motivation!
So yeah, a lot going on for Fritz this week. You can catch all the action through September 13 on ESPN. We’re all gonna be glued to our screens, hoping he cashes in on this massive chance and maybe, just maybe, snags that Grand Slam title. And hey, who knows what other surprises the tournament might bring, on or off the court!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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