Morgan Riddle shuts down persistent Taylor Fritz breakup rumors

Morgan Riddle has finally ended the persistent internet speculation that her six year relationship with Taylor Fritz has ended.

A viral X post from The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast, which has just over 500 followers, started the avalanche of rumors on April 4.

Since then, everyone has been talking and waiting for a confirmation or denial from Riddle or Fritz.

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How Riddle ended the chatter

Riddle commented on a post stating that Fritz dumped her.

She wrote: “@taylorfritz d#m$ did you know about this??” Riddle followed the text with two laughing emojis.

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Unverified source and story picked up steam

Fritz and Riddle’s relationship demise was never validated or verified. A relatively unknown source made a statement with no details provided. The internet ran with it. There were even completely unfounded interent conspiracy theories that Fritz could be interested in Elena Rybakina, his Eisenhower Cup championship partner.

In this era, if tennis fans do not hear information directly from a reputable insider or the people involved in the rumors, they should assume they are not true.

The flip side of the story is the recurring theme that someone can proclaim a statement as fact on social media, and it is believed without being substantiated or vetted.

We wish Riddle and Fritz the best and hope to see him on the court during the European clay swing. He is dealing with a persistent knee injury that sidelined him from the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.