In a fascinating turn of events at the Australian Open, Morgan Riddle, renowned for documenting her glamorous life on tour with boyfriend Taylor Fritz, experienced a bittersweet moment as Fritz secured a spot in the quarterfinals for the first time.
Riddle, often referred to as “the most famous woman in men’s tennis” by the New York Times due to her consistent presence during Fritz’s matches, found herself in an unexpected situation. In anticipation of an early exit, she boldly declared on Saturday that she would eat a jar of Vegemite if Fritz emerged victorious in his next match against Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Fritz, who had won his previous encounter against Tsitsipas but faced setbacks in the past, including a five-set loss at the Australian Open in 2022, defied the odds-on Sunday. Securing a four-set victory, Fritz celebrated by looking towards his box and mouthing a triumphant “I told you,” Particularly directed at Riddle.
In a post-match interview with Adam Peacock, Fritz addressed the Vegemite promise. Peacock presented Fritz with a jar of Vegemite, referencing Riddle’s pledge. Fritz, with a smile, responded, “I won’t be partaking, but I’ll make sure it happens,” indicating his commitment to fulfill Riddle’s humorous bet.
Fritz admitted he had tried Vegemite before and “wasn’t the biggest fan,” adding a lighthearted touch to the unfolding storyline. The unexpected turn of events not only showcased Fritz’s on-court prowess but also brought a playful and entertaining element to the tennis narrative, with Riddle’s Vegemite pledge becoming a memorable subplot in Fritz’s Australian Open journey.
As Taylor Fritz progresses to the quarterfinals and gears up to face Novak Djokovic, the Vegemite bet adds a quirky dimension to the couple’s Australian Open experience. Tennis fans can now look forward to seeing whether Riddle follows through on her light-hearted promise, making the off-court moments just as captivating as the on-court action.
Fritz at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Now the world no.12, Fritz achieved a compiled 5-1 record in 2024. Taylor is playing at the Australian Open where he defeated the world no.90 Facundo Diaz Acosta 4-6 6-3 3-6 6-2 6-4, the world no.97 Hugo Gaston 6-0 6-3 6-1, the world no.67 Fabian Marozsan 3-6 6-4 6-2 6-2 and the world no.7 Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-63 5-7 6-3 6-3.
Taylor Fritz will take on the world no.1 Novak Djokovic in the quarter. Their current record is 8-0 for Djokovic.
Taylor won 7 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)