Morgan Riddle, the glamorous influencer and steadfast partner of tennis superstar Taylor Fritz, has lived a life that blends the thrill of global travel with the pulse-pounding unpredictability of the unexpected. Known for her dazzling social media presence, where she chronicles the jet-setting lifestyle that comes with supporting Fritz—currently ranked No. 4 in the world—Riddle recently peeled back the polished veneer to share a series of chilling travel tales. What began as a lighthearted anecdote about a hoodie getting sucked into an airport X-ray machine spiraled into a raw, gripping recounting of near-disasters, from an alleged kidnapping attempt to break-ins and electrocution. Her message to her legion of followers? “Travel is fun, but stay vigilant, ladies.”
The saga kicked off with a seemingly mundane mishap at TSA security, where Riddle’s hoodie became an unintended casualty of the X-ray conveyor belt. It wasn’t her first rodeo—years ago, a similar incident at JFK Airport saw a machine devour her shoe, sparking a half-hour search. “If anyone ever finds an AF1 for a right foot at JFK, let me know,” she quipped, a wry smile breaking through the frustration. But that was just the warm-up. What followed was a cascade of harrowing memories, each more intense than the last, painting a vivid picture of the perils she’s faced while crisscrossing the globe to cheer on Fritz at tournaments from Melbourne to Miami.
One of the most heart-stopping episodes unfolded in Acapulco, Mexico, during a sunset stroll that turned into a sprint for survival. Riddle recounted a chilling encounter with two men who emerged from the shadows—one lurking behind a tree—intent on grabbing her. “He and another guy tried to grab me and chased me down the beach,” she revealed, her words accompanied by a haunting video zooming in on the figure she’d spotted. With adrenaline surging, she dashed toward safety, screaming for hotel security guards to intervene. “The tournament did tell us not to go out by ourselves, but I wanted a photo of the sunset,” she admitted, a rueful nod to the risk she’d taken. It was a narrow escape that still echoes in her mind.
The dangers didn’t stop there. Riddle’s travels have been punctuated by a trio of Airbnb break-ins—in Santorini, Ibiza, and London—each time with her inside the rental. “Happened to be in the residence during all three,” she shared, her tone a mix of disbelief and defiance. In London, just months ago, she and Fritz awoke at 4 a.m. to someone attempting to crack their door code, prompting Fritz to grab a tennis racket as a makeshift weapon. Then there was the physical toll: food poisoning struck her in Paris, Melbourne, and Acapulco—twice—leaving her so wary she skipped the Mexican city entirely this year. In China, a kettle incident nearly cost her $120 in a tea scam, while an Amsterdam “space brownie” left her sobbing on a bathroom floor for four hours, convinced she was having a heart attack. “This one was on me,” she confessed with a self-deprecating laugh.
Even nature threw curveballs. Riddle recounted being electrocuted—complete with a gruesome scar—and suffering through an eight-day government quarantine in Korea with Fritz after a COVID diagnosis, where he used her as a human dumbbell to stay in shape. Through it all, her resilience shines. With over 430,000 Instagram followers, she’s turned these brushes with danger into a rallying cry for awareness, urging women to keep their guard up. “Moral of the story: travel is fun but stay vigilant, ladies,” she concluded, a mantra born from experience.
For Riddle, who traded a corporate gig for the whirlwind of the ATP Tour after meeting Fritz on Raya in 2020, this life is a double-edged sword. The glamour of courtside seats and exotic locales comes with a shadow of vulnerability, a reality she’s unflinchingly embraced. As Fritz prepares for the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells—where he triumphed in 2022—she’ll be there, suitcase in tow, ready for the next chapter. Her stories aren’t just cautionary tales; they’re a testament to a woman who’s faced the dark side of adventure and emerged stronger, still chasing sunsets and supporting her champion, but with eyes wide open.
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