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From happiness to tension, watching your loved one play can give birth to a wide range of emotions. Similarly, for Taylor Fritz‘s influencer girlfriend, attending his matches means putting her heart on the line. Morgan Riddle was with the 26-year-old tennis player at the Australian Open, and she couldn’t help but notice the pressure that was building, especially after the first two rounds of competition.

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Riddle talked candidly about her experience, demonstrating her strong emotional connection to Fritz’s matches. She also revealed that her anxiety was centered around Fritz’s performance at the Australian Open.

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Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend shares her stressed Australian Open experience 

Just a few days ago, the official Twitter handle of the Australian Open shared a video in which the 26-year-old American tennis player and his influencer girlfriend were pouring out their Melbourne experiences. While the interview took place just after the second round of the tournament, Fritz went on to have a great run in the tournament and made it to the quarterfinals of the same.

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However, for Riddle, watching her boyfriend play on the court is not an easy task. In the conversation, she opened up about how the American tennis player’s second round of competition was not as stressful compared to his round one against Facundo Diaz Acosta.

Along with that, she said, “From my perspective, it was much less stressful than the what 4 hours 15 minutes. My heart rate was at 170 the whole match was yeah very stressful.” Highlighting her increased heart rate during Fritz’s matches, Riddle gave a glimpse of the stress she finds herself in.

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However, while being a tennis fan is tough, a few years ago, Riddle’s mother detailed her experience of watching the 2022 Indian Wells finals. Along with that, she talked about how the event was full of different emotions in the documentary Breakpoint.

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When Riddle’s mother dwelled on the emotions surrounding Fritz’s match 

In the first season of the tennis documentary ‘Break Point’, Fritz’s Indian Wells final match became a highlight of the season. In that, a proud tennis enthusiast herself, Heather Riddle, opened up about how she was quite stressed before the match.

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She stated, “If you watch it and think Morgan looks stressed, you would be right. I remember our texts before that final match and my heart was racing! Being a tennis fan is intense.” Not only that, she also expressed her love for the sport and hailed her daughter and her boyfriend for promoting tennis in the US.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on the stressful moments that come along with the happy tennis vibes? Do let us know in the comments section below.

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Pratishtha Prakash, senior tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. At ES, she has curated more than 2400 articles, and each write-up reflects that fans are here to stay! Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist. Her sweet spot lies in articles exploring fan reactions and off-court tales. As an analyst, she elevates her storytelling with technical finesse. Beyond the pixels, Pratishtha trades her keyboard for the dance floor and loves to explore new places during her time off from work.

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