The US Open is inching closer to its grand finale, and while the players have been giving their all on the court, it seems there’s another kind of rivalry brewing—one that’s got fans buzzing for reasons beyond the backhands and volleys. As Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz are gearing up to face each other in the semi-finals, there enters the unexpected showdown: Morgan Riddle vs. Ayan Broomfield. Yes, you heard that right!

With a recent post that has gone viral on the social networking website X, Fritz and Tiafoe’s girlfriends have taken the internet by storm. Captioning the post, the X user wrote, “Finally, the real slam SF we’ve all been waiting for #USOpen2024.” Both the WAGs are seen in sizzling tennis looks in the photos. While Broomfield can be seen holding a tennis racquet, Riddle is close to a tennis net, with several tennis balls kept near her. These looks have mesmerized their fans as they share their views over the possible winner of this ‘real slam.’

While Riddle and Fritz have been dating since 2020, the love between Tiafoe and Broomfield started to blossom in 2015. The two WAGs have often been spotted in the stands in the last few years, supporting their beau, and have garnered equal spotlight as the tennis players. The responses of the fans over their new looks are quite interesting. 

Ayan Broomfield becomes the clear favorite over Morgan Riddle

Taking to X, one user wrote, “A. Broomfield (USA) d. M. Riddle (USA) 6-0 6-0 🤣” Remember, Broomfield is a tennis player who represented Canada on the ITF tour. Riddle, on the other hand, is an influencer who has garnered the attention of the tennis world more profoundly with her TikTok videos. While dating Fritz, she has also embraced life on the tennis circuit, turning it into a thriving influencer career. She often posts about the sport on her Instagram account.

Responding to the pictures, another user wrote, “You can tell Ayan is actually a tennis player and Morgan isn’t just based on their posing lol.” Broomfield has won two doubles titles on the ITF tour in her career and has a singles ranking of world number 680. She also received a wildcard to the WTA tour in 2014. Hence, she is well acquainted with the tennis world including the postures and styles. Riddle, meanwhile, despite witnessing the tennis arena closely, has never picked up a racquet for a tour-level match.

The support for Ayan from other users continued. “Ayan will forever and always be the best wag tennis has ever seen,” an X user wrote. Well, Broomfield’s beau Tiafoe would agree, as he himself reflected similar sentiments in the past. In a birthday post for Broomfield, Tiafoe wrote, “I’m thankful for you and always proud of you.” Broomfield has also equally reciprocated her love for the American star and has always expressed her support for him without fail. 

Meanwhile, one netizen wrote, “Team #ayanbroomfield all day every day.” Broomfield has not just garnered the attention of the fans for her tennis skills or content on social media, but in January this year, she also established the Ayan Broomfield Foundation to “Elevate local programs worldwide” and “provide those in need with athletic gear to enrich their lives through the power of sport.” This led to widespread praise of the 27-year-old with several fans starting to support her cause.

Besides that, Broomfield’s contribution to college tennis, where she and teammate Gabby Andrews won the doubles event at the 2019 NCAA Division I Women’s Tennis Championship, playing for UCLA Bruins, has also garnered her immense fanbase. One more user simply wrote, “I’m going with Ayana all day baby,” making it clear which side he was on in the battle of the WAGs.

As Tiafoe and Fritz eventually take on each other, it would be interesting to see who eventually gets over the line, but what remains certain is an enthralling and exhilarating showdown.