Ahead of the Paris Olympic Games, there was much excitement in the buildup to the event. The games, which were expected to open with much fanfare, saw heavy rains lash the city on the day of the opening ceremony. Although that didn’t deter the mood much, it was a sign of the things to come. Subsequently, the Games have been embroiled in controversy over the poor facilities at the mega-event. Even the girlfriend of American tennis star, Taylor Fritz, expressed her frustration with the organizers.
Morgan Riddle has traveled with her boyfriend, Taylor Fritz, to Paris. While she will be cheering for him, Riddle hasn’t had the best experience in Paris this time around. As a result, she took to her official Instagram handle to express disappointment over the facilities at the Games.
Riddle posted a story on Instagram in which she wrote, “I thought the city would be INSANE, but it’s the opposite. It feels quiet and empty compared to normal, tourism is way down. The airport was a ghost town when I got in. I got my hotel for a shockingly cheap price as they dropped everything last week when they realized no one was coming here.”
Meanwhile, tennis at the Paris Olympics is being played at Roland Garros, the same site as the French Open. However, Riddle felt that the mood for the Olympics was completely different from that of the Grand Slam. She further highlighted this issue, saying, “Tennis specifically, the Rolland Garros site feels very different. The plethora of bars, restaurants and food stands are closed – just a few food stalls and coffee. Definitely not as glam as RG!”
Riddle’s comments have drawn attention to the organizational shortcomings at the Games, adding to the growing list of concerns regarding the overall experience for athletes and their supporters. As the Olympics continue, the hope is that the situation will improve, allowing the focus to return to the athletes’ performances rather than logistical issues.
Fritz in Paris, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.12, Fritz achieved an overall 37-13 win-loss record in 2024. The American is currently playing in Paris where he defeated the world no.25 Alexander Bublik 6-4 6-4 and the world no.27 Jack Draper 6-7(3) 6-3 6-2.
Taylor Fritz will take on the world no.9 Casper Ruud in the Round Robin. Their actual record is 2-0 for Ruud.
The American clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Delray Beach and Eastbourne. Fritz got to the final in Munich (BMW Open).
Taylor won 9 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
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