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More on Taylor Fritz Taylor Fritz, born on October 28, 1997, in Rancho Santa Fe, California, hails from a family deeply rooted in tennis. His mother, Kathy May, was a top-10 WTA player in the 1970s, and his father, Guy Fritz, is a professional tennis coach. Despite this lineage, Fritz initially resisted the sport; as a child, he disliked tennis and had to be bribed onto the court by his father. It wasn’t until his teenage years that he began to embrace the game, leading him to pursue a professional career. Fritz’s ascent in professional tennis has been marked by significant milestones. In 2015, he won the Junior US Open and turned professional shortly thereafter. By 2016, in just his third ATP event, he reached the final of the Memphis Open, becoming one of the fastest Americans to achieve such a feat. His dedication and performance culminated in a career-high singles ranking of World No. 4 in November 2024. Among his notable achievements, Fritz secured his first Masters 1000 title at the 2022 Indian Wells Open, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final. This victory made him the first American man to win the tournament since Andre Agassi in 2001. In 2024, he reached his first Grand Slam final at the US Open and concluded the year as a finalist at the ATP Finals, underscoring his status as a leading figure in American men’s tennis. Off the court, Fritz has a passion for esports, particularly “League of Legends.” He has attended world championship events and enjoys playing the game during his downtime. Additionally, his personal life garnered attention through his relationship with influencer Morgan Riddle, with whom he shares insights into his life beyond tennis.