Morgan Riddle, girlfriend of tennis star Taylor Fritz, blames media for overblowing social media posts
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Novak Djokovic Cruises At Wimbledon, Alexander Zverev Crashes
Novak Djokovic demolished Holger Rune on Monday to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, staying on track for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam as Taylor Fritz stunned fourth seed Alexander Zverev. Ukraine's Elina Svitolina wore a black ribbon and broke down in tears as she progressed hours after a Russian missile barrage killed dozens and ripped open a children's hospital in Kyiv. Seven-time champion Djokovic, who dropped sets in the second and third rounds, was expected to be tested by Rune, but instead gave the young Dane a harsh lesson, winning 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in a shade over two hours.
Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev to reach Wimbledon quarters - ESPN
LONDON — Taylor Fritz turned things around after dropping the opening two sets to defeat two-time Grand Slam finalist Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-3 on Monday and reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Musetti downs Fritz, marches into maiden major semi-final at Wimbledon
LONDON :Lorenzo Musetti saved some of his best tennis for the end as the Italian moved into his first Grand Slam semi-final by outlasting big-hitting American 13th seed Taylor Fritz 3-6 7-6(5) 6-2 3-6 6-1 at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
Morgan Riddle, Fritz's girlfriend, clarifies posts on Zverev match - ESPN
WIMBLEDON, England — Morgan Riddle, the girlfriend of Taylor Fritz and a fashion influencer, issued a statement Tuesday after her Instagram posts went viral Monday following Fritz's five-set comeback victory over Alexander Zverev in the fourth round at Wimbledon.
Novak Djokovic Gets Free Pass To Wimbledon Semi-Finals As Elena Rybakina Cruises
Novak Djokovic progressed to a record-equalling 13th Wimbledon semi-final without hitting a ball on Wednesday after Alex de Minaur pulled out injured as former champion Elena Rybakina eased through. Australian ninth seed De Minaur, 25, announced shortly after midday at the All England Club that he was "devastated to pull out due to a hip injury". It means Djokovic has now equalled Roger Federer's men's record of 13 semi-final appearances at Wimbledon as he closes on the Swiss great's mark of eight singles titles. The 37-year-old Serbian is also through to a record-extending 49th men's Grand Slam semi-final. De Minaur, who beat Djokovic at the United Cup in January, said: "It's no secret that this would have been the biggest match of my career but it's a unique injury.
Zverev reduced to playing 'on one leg' in five-set tussle with Fritz
LONDON : Alexander Zverev traded brutal blows with Taylor Fritz for 3-1/2 hours on Monday, fighting toe-to-toe with the American as their fourth round showdown stretched into five sets and at the end of it all, the German declared he had been playing "on one leg".
Djokovic moves into Wimbledon semifinals when de Minaur withdraws
Novak Djokovic got a free pass into the Wimbledon semifinals on Wednesday when his quarterfinal opponent, Alex de Minaur, withdrew with a hip injury.