Ever since Taylor Fritz dreamt of becoming a professional tennis player, he had a great American legacy to carry forward, crafted by peers like John McEnroe, Pete Sampras, and Andre Agassi. Fritz, aged 25 and with a net worth of $3 million as of March 2024, has yet to secure a Grand Slam in his eight-year-long tennis career. However, he has shown enough promise to attract numerous brands, endorsement deals, and partnerships. With over $14 million in on-court earnings, Fritz is regarded as the torchbearer of American tennis for the next 5–10 years.
Who Is Taylor Fritz?
Taylor Fritz is touted as the next big thing in American tennis. Born on October 28, 1997, in Rancho Santa Fe, California, Fritz turned professional in 2015. Currently ranked 12th in the men’s ATP rankings, he achieved a career-high ranking of world number 5 in February 2023. Fritz has won seven ATP singles titles, including the 2022 Indian Wells Masters. Since June 2020, he has been in a relationship with Morgan Riddle, a fashion influencer.
What Is Taylor Fritz’s Early Life Like?
Taylor Fritz is the son of former tennis players Kathy May and Guy Henry Fritz. Kathy reached as high as number 10 in the world in 1977, while Guy was named the professional development coach of the year in 2016. Taylor is also the great-great-grandson of David May, founder of the May stores. Fritz followed in his parents’ footsteps, showing a keen interest in tennis at the age of 2. Idolizing Pete Sampras and Juan Martin Del Potro, his game is a blend of a strong baseline serve and a good net game.
Fritz was a former world number one in the junior category, winning the junior US Open in 2015 and reaching the French Open Final the same year. He turned professional in 2015 and broke into the Top 100 players in the world before turning 19. By August 2019, he entered the Top 25 in the world.
Who Is Taylor Fritz’s Wife and Children?
Taylor Fritz has been in a relationship with Morgan Riddle, a social media influencer, since 2020. Before this, Fritz was married to Raquel Pedraza, a former WTA-ranked player. The couple began dating as teenagers and married in July 2016 when Fritz was only 18. They welcomed a son named Jordan in January 2017 but divorced in December 2019.
In January 2020, Fritz started dating Riddle, and the couple has been together since. They featured in the 2023 Netflix Series “Break Point” together and frequently travel together for tournaments.
What Are Taylor Fritz’s Career Highlights?
Taylor Fritz made his ATP debut in 2015 in Nottingham, reaching the top 250 by the end of the year. In 2017, he broke into the top 100 and reached the Australian Open main draw. He reached the final of an ATP 250 the same year, becoming the youngest American to do so since Michael Chang in 1988. Fritz’s 2019 season saw him win his first ATP title, ending the year ranked 32.
In 2021, Fritz reached the Indian Wells semifinal and became the American number one player in November. His best season came in 2022, winning the Indian Wells Masters and his third ATP title at the Tokyo Open. He ended the year ranked number 8, qualifying for the ATP Finals.
Fritz began 2023 with a win at the United Cup and reached a career-high ranking of 5 in February. He won his sixth ATP title at the 2023 Atlanta Open and reached the US Open quarterfinals, losing to Novak Djokovic.
What Partnerships and Endorsements Does Taylor Fritz Have?
Taylor Fritz has several top commercial partnerships. Nike sponsors his on-court kit, including headgear, shirts, shorts, and shoes. He uses racquets provided by Austrian sports equipment company Head and has partnered with Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex since September 2019. Fritz has also partnered with Optimum Nutrition, Lavazza Coffee, Waterdrop, and Maestro Dobel Tequila.
Fritz is also an investor in an esports team called ReKTGlobal. He owns a beautiful house in San Diego, California, but resides in a luxurious home in Rancho Palos Verdes.
What Are Taylor Fritz’s Career Stats and Records?
Taylor Fritz has played 411 competitive singles matches in his career so far, winning 241 and losing 170, giving him a success rate of 58.6% in Davis Cup, ATP, and Grand Slam main draw matches. He achieved his highest ATP men’s singles ranking of number 5 in February 2023 and is currently ranked 12th in the ATP rankings.
Fritz is the first American to bag the ITF Junior World Champion title since Donald Young in 2005 and Andy Roddick in 2000. He was the youngest player to win a singles title since Novak Djokovic in 2011 and the youngest American to win a Masters 1000 title since Andy Roddick in 2006.
What Charitable Work Has Taylor Fritz Done?
Although Taylor Fritz doesn’t run a charity, he has been involved in several charitable efforts. In May 2020, Fritz raised one million dollars for the No Kid Hungry Organization. In August 2021, he donated equipment and time to Second Serve, a non-profit organization helping underprivileged children get introduced to tennis.
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Personal Information
- Full Name: Taylor Harry Fritz
- Popular Name: Hotshot
- Date Of Birth: October 28, 1997
- Birth Place: Rancho Santa Fe, California
- Age: 25 years
- Height: 6 ft 5 inches
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Parents: Kathy May, Guy Henry Fritz
- Siblings: Chris Paben, Kyle Paben
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: American
- Net Worth: $3 million
- Spouse: Raquel Pedraza (ex-wife)
- Relationship/Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: 1 – Jordan Fritz (son)
- Profession: Professional Tennis Player
- Team: American Tennis Team
