Taylor Fritz, the 25-year-old tennis player is considered by many to be the next big thing. The young American prodigy, however, did not have the best of forms and has seen early eliminations from tournaments like Cincinnati Masters and Wimbledon. However, talking about his personal life, he is the father to a son whom he named Jordan. In a recent interview, Taylor shed light on how different his life has been since he has become a father.
Not only this, he also looked back at how things were before the birth of his son and after he was born. Interestingly, he had a son with his ex-girlfriend Raquel Pedraza.
Taylor Fritz speaks on the changes in him after becoming a father
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Taylor Fritz’s entrance into fatherhood with the birth of his son, Jordan, in 2017, has catalyzed a profound shift in his life’s trajectory. Reflecting on this transformative journey in a recent interview, Fritz unveiled the multitude of ways in which parenthood has reshaped his perspective and catalyzed personal growth.
Becoming a parent at a young age accelerated Fritz’s journey into adulthood, demanding a refined approach to time management that extended beyond the tennis court. Balancing the demands of his career with the responsibilities of fatherhood has necessitated a delicate equilibrium that Fritz has embraced with newfound determination.
“I think [having a kid] taught me a lot of lessons about time management. I have to juggle all these different things. It also taught me to not care so much about other people’s opinions. There was a lot of talk when I was younger. I was always very concerned about how my career would be affected, the things people were saying, and things of that nature.” said Fritz in the interview.
Happy Father’s Day to all my fellow dads out there ❤️ pic.twitter.com/w0p1JPuIlo
— Taylor Fritz (@Taylor_Fritz97) June 21, 2020
Fritz’s candid revelation resonates with the transformative power of parenthood, molding him into a multi-faceted individual capable of managing his aspirations, responsibilities, and personal growth. However, Taylor Fritz parted ways with his wife 2 years after giving birth to his son.
How did Taylor and Raquel meet and why did they part ways?
The two met each other during their early teenagers. While many may not know, Raquel was also a professional tennis player on the WTA tour. In the initial phases, things seemed to work perfectly between the two, and in the year 2016, Taylor proposed to Raquel.
Following the proposal, it was just one year later when Taylor welcomed his first baby into the world. However, things between the two did not go as they planned and after just 2 years of marriage, they both thought that it was better to part ways with each other. After one year, he started dating his current girlfriend Morgan Riddle.
Thus, Taylor Fritz’s journey has been full of ups and downs. However, after bringing in new life, he has certainly seen a vast difference in himself.
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