All you need to know about Taylor Fritz's son Jordan & the American's first marriage with ex-wife Raquel Pedraza
Taylor Fritz is in action at the 2024 US Open on Sunday, where he had reached the final against Jannik Sinner. A win over the Italian would see Fritz win his maiden Grand Slam title, a moment he could share with his current girlfriend Morgan Riddle.
Riddle has been a staple at Flushing Meadows this fortnight, watching from the stands and cheering the American No. 1 on. The two began dating in 2020, and have been together since.
Before his relationship with the social media influencer, Fritz was in a relationship with Raquel Pedraza, a former tennis player. Pedraza and the American got married in 2016, when he was just 18 years old. In 2017, the couple welcomed their firstborn child, a son named Jordan.
Just two years later, in 2019, Taylor Fritz and Raquel Pedraza's marriage came to an end with a divorce announcement. However, both continue to co-parent their son Jordan together.
Speaking to Interview Magazine in 2020 about how he spent his time during the COVID-19 lockdown, Fritz recalled how he used the opportunity to spend quality time with his child.
"I took about a month off to just do nothing. And I felt like I really needed that. I haven’t had time like that in five years. And when I say nothing, I mean that I wasn’t playing tennis or working out. Instead, I spent time being with my son, sleeping in, and playing video games," Fritz said.
In a hilarious social media update he shared in 2022, the 26-year-old posted an interaction with his son, where Jordan showed off his knowledge about country capitals, much to Fritz's bewilderment.
Taylor Fritz currently in action in US Open final
Taylor Fritz is currently in action at the 2024 US Open, where he has reached the final. In the summit clash, the American is locking horns with World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who is also the No. 1 seed at the tournament.
Fritz is on the hunt for his maiden Grand Slam title, while the Italian is looking to win the second Major of his career after his title run at the Australian Open to kickstart the 2024 season. Fritz could become the first American man to win a Grand Slam since former World No. 1 Andy Roddick, who won the 2003 US Open for his first and last Major trophy.