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Meet ‘Tennis Barbie’ Morgan Riddle, Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend: Why the Wimbledon player and social media influencer is known as the ‘most famous woman in men’s tennis’

Meet ‘Tennis Barbie’ Morgan Riddle, Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend: Why the Wimbledon player and social media influencer is known as the ‘most famous woman in men’s tennis’

But Riddle is impressive in her own way and shows that she is more than just another glamorous player’s wife. The New York Times called her “the most famous woman in men’s tennis” and she uses her platform to provide insider information about the sport.

Meet the social media star who is making WAGs cool again.

How did Morgan Riddle become famous?

Morgan Riddle photographed by Town & Country Magazine. Photo: @moorrgs/Instagram

After meeting Fritz, Riddle, 26, began traveling and creating content with the 25-year-old full-time. Her Instagram reels showcase her life on tour with the tennis star, whether it’s a “Get Ready with Me” video shot before a relaxing day in the sun in Acapulco or an appearance at one of Fritz’s matches at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

Riddle is viewed hundreds of thousands of times on average, and some of her viral videos even reach millions of views. A video with over 74,000 likes, sponsored by Chipotle, shows the influencer assembling a new bike and taking it for a test ride before refueling with a bowl of Chipotle – for herself and Fritz.

Where did Morgan Riddle go to school?

Morgan Riddle grew up in Minnesota and later moved to New York – which was a “dream” of hers. Photo: @moorrgs/Instagram
Riddle grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and later attended Wagner College in New York. In a podcast interview, she mentioned that the move to New York City had always been her lifelong dream. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature and, according to her LinkedIn profile, completed at least eight internships.

How did Morgan Riddle and Taylor Fritz meet?

Morgan Riddle and Taylor Fritz met through the dating app Raya. Photo: @taylor_fritz/Instagram
To her obvious embarrassment, Morgan met her boyfriend on the celebrity dating app Raya. The influencer announced this in a TikTok, calling the fact “shameful,” adding that virtually “every single tennis player” seems to be registered on the platform, which some have described as “Illuminati Tinder“ for its exclusivity.
Morgan Riddle, also known as “Tennis Barbie”, at the Australian Open. Photo: @moorrgs/Instagram
Riddle and Fritz reportedly started dating in June 2020, about four years ago. The two were dubbed the next tennis players. Posh and Becksor – given Riddle’s signature blonde curls – Barbie and Ken.

“Morgan Riddle’s friend”

Morgan Riddle’s fans call world-famous tennis player Taylor Fritz “Morgan’s boyfriend.” Photo: @moorrgs/Instagram

A running joke among Riddle’s social media followers is that her fans always refer to Fritz as “Morgan’s boyfriend” instead of calling him by name.

Morgan Riddle at the Super Bowl. Photo: @moorrgs/Instagram

For example, a photo from the Delray Beach Open – where Fritz won the singles tournament for the second year in a row – shows the couple beaming with joy, Fritz holding the Delray Beach trophy. The top comment reads: “Congratulations, Morgan’s boyfriend!”

The joke seems to resonate with other famous couples, too. A top comment under another of Riddle’s Instagram posts from the last Super Bowl reads, “Taylor’s girlfriend goes to support Taylor’s boyfriend,” referring to both Riddle’s status as a proud Swiftie and the looks of Travis Kelce – Taylor Swift’s boyfriend – at the American Football Championship.