Taylor Fritz and his girlfriend Morgan Riddle enjoyed their visit to the popular Ichiran Ramen in Shinjuku. The American No. 1 also taught his girlfriend how to ask for water in Japanese.
Fritz and Riddle have been dating since 2020, having met through the popular dating app Raya. Riddle, a social media influencer, has gained a following for documenting the life of an ATP player's girlfriend on tour.
The couple have arrived in Japan ahead of the 26-year-old's campaign at the Japan Open. Riddle earlier shared some insights on her Instagram, including screenshots of conversations with Fritz where he expressed his enthusiasm for learning "insane Japanese" using the language learning app Duolingo.
She has now shared some more stories on her Instagram from their outing to the popular outlet Ichiran Ramen in Shinjuku. In one of the stories, Fritz teaches her how to ask for water in Japanese, while in the other two, Riddle shares pictures of their food.
The American No. 1 has been having a stellar year, having made major strides. He clinched titles in Eastbourne and Delray Beach and also won the bronze medal in men's doubles at the Paris Olympics alongside Tommy Paul, He made yet another big step in his career when he became the first American since Andy Roddick in 2009 to reach the final of a Major when he reached the 2024 US Open final.
Taylor Fritz will take on Arthur Fils in the first round of the 2024 Japan Open
Taylor Fritz will take on France's young sensation Arthur Fils in the opening round of the 2024 Japan Open, in what will be the first meeting between the two players.
The American No. 1 is a former champion at the event, having won the title in 2022 when he defeated his compatriot Frances Tiafoe in a hard-fought summit clash.
The winner of the match between Fritz and Fils will play the winner of the match between qualifier Botic Van de Zandschulp and Matteo Berrettini in the second round.
The World No. 7 will be the top seed at the event and will be joined by the likes of the defending champion Ben Shelton, Casper Ruud, Hubert Hurkacz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Tommy Paul, and Frances Tiafoe, among others.