American tennis star Taylor Fritz stunned world No. 2 Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon on Monday, with his girlfriend mocking Zverev's past domestic abuse allegations after the match.
American tennis star Taylor Fritz shocked the world of tennis on Monday, stunning world No. 2 Alexander Zverev in a thrilling five-set match at Wimbledon. Fritz, who had never reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam before, fought back from a two-set deficit to win 6-3, 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-3.
The match was filled with drama, both on and off the court. Zverev, who was playing with a knee injury, appeared to take issue with the cheering coming from Fritz's box in the fifth set.
Taylor Fritz Stuns Zverev at Wimbledon, Girlfriend Mocks Abuse Allegations
"They were a bit over the top," Zverev said. "I haven't played against an opponent whose box was so loud and every point they screamed and shouted."
After the match, Fritz's girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, took to Instagram to mock Zverev. Riddle posted a photo of herself and Fritz with the caption, "When ur man wins 4 the girls," referencing allegations that Zverev assaulted a woman in 2020.
Taylor Fritz Stuns Zverev at Wimbledon, Girlfriend Mocks Abuse Allegations
Riddle also wrote in another post, "cheer loud ladies."
The posts appeared to have been deleted shortly after.
Taylor Fritz Stuns Zverev at Wimbledon, Girlfriend Mocks Abuse Allegations
Zverev settled the domestic abuse case after reaching an out-of-court settlement with his former partner, who made the accusations. A German court ended the trial back in June. He agreed to pay fines of around $162,000 to the state and about $54,000 to charity.
Fritz, meanwhile, will now play Lorenzo Musetti in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Taylor Fritz Stuns Zverev at Wimbledon, Girlfriend Mocks Abuse Allegations
In other Wimbledon news, Coco Gauff was upset by fellow American Emma Navarro in straight sets on Monday. Gauff, who was the 11th seed, lost 6-3, 7-5. Navarro, who is ranked No. 77 in the world, will now play Heather Watson in the quarterfinals.
Novak Djokovic, the top seed at Wimbledon, continued his march towards a fourth consecutive title with a straight-sets win over Miomir Kecmanovic on Monday. Djokovic, who is seeking his 21st Grand Slam title, will now play Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals.
Rafael Nadal, the second seed at Wimbledon, also advanced to the quarterfinals on Monday with a straight-sets win over Botic van de Zandschulp. Nadal, who is seeking his third Wimbledon title, will now play David Goffin in the quarterfinals.
The Wimbledon quarterfinals begin on Wednesday, July 12th.
