Jannik Sinner dealt a crushing blow to American hopes when he defeated Taylor Fritz, breaking the hearts of many U.S. fans. Following his tough loss in the US Open final, Fritz took to Instagram to share an emotional message with his supporters, expressing his gratitude and determination. Among the flood of supportive comments, his girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, left a loving note, further showcasing her unwavering support during this difficult moment.

Reviving hopes for U.S. tennis, Taylor Fritz became the first American man to reach a Grand Slam final since Andy Roddick at Wimbledon in 2009. Fritz demonstrated his tenacity and skill by convincingly defeating higher-ranked past runners-up Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev en route to the US Open final. The top-ranked player in the world had previously defeated Jannik Sinner in their first meeting at Indian Wells in 2021, but Sinner exacted revenge there two years later.

Fritz, however, lost heartbreakingly to the Italian in the US Open, shattering his hopes of winning a Grand Slam championship. Moreover, a day after the defeat, he took to his Instagram account to share a message on his US Open journey.

Along with that, he wrote, “These last two weeks have been an incredible journey. I gave it my all, and while it didn’t end how I wanted it to, the love and support from all of you has meant the world to me ❤️ Thank you @usopen and congrats to @janniksin for an amazing tournament. I will be back stronger next year.”

However, that was not the major highlight, it was his girlfriend’s comment that stole the show. Riddle dropped the two-word message and wrote, “❤️ love you.” With unrelenting backing from girlfriend Morgan Riddle, Taylor Fritz was poised to fight for the final Grand Slam championship of the year when he advanced to the US Open final. Riddle is a well-known character on social media, having amassed thousands of followers on sites like Instagram and TikTok.

After Fritz’s semifinal win over Frances Tiafoe, fans and networks celebrated his victory. However, Fritz playfully called out ESPN on X, joking, “You follow my gf and not me on Insta so we have beef.” Riddle also humorously mentioned this in a post before the tournament, “Taylor’s mad tonight because ESPN followed me on Instagram and doesn’t follow him.”

Taylor Fritz believes he “let a lot of people down,”

After failing to win a Grand Slam championship and becoming the first American man to do so in twenty-one years, Fritz voiced his profound sadness. Reflecting on his performance, Fritz admitted he felt like he had disappointed the American fans, acknowledging the weight of expectations from fans, his team, and himself.

He stated, “I’m pretty just disappointed in how I played, how I hit certain shots. It sucks. I just would have liked to have played better and given myself a better chance. It’s really disappointing right now. I feel like American fans have been wanting a men’s champion for a long time.”

On the other hand, Jannik Sinner made history by becoming the first Italian man to win the US Open title, adding this prestigious win to his Australian Open triumph. While Sinner celebrated his remarkable achievement, Fritz was left to reflect on his missed opportunity, knowing how significant this moment could have been for American tennis.