Taylor Fritz is truly making waves this year with an outstanding season. The American star is on the verge of reaching a career-high ranking of World No.4 after his remarkable victory over Alexander Zverev in the ATP Finals semifinal. Now, he is all set to face Jannik Sinner in the summit clash today, as he gears up for a rematch of the US Open final.

Fritz's Journey and Girlfriend's Support

Taylor Fritz's Semifinal Triumph

Taylor Fritz showcased his exceptional skills in a thrilling 3-set match against Alexander Zverev in Turin. During his on-court post-match interview, he was basking in the moment. Meanwhile, his girlfriend Morgan Riddle seized the opportunity to share a snippet of his words to congratulate him. On her Instagram stories, she posted Fritz's words without any caption or reaction, a unique way to highlight something and keep fans intrigued. In the snippet, Fritz could be heard saying, "At the end, the balls were…just huge!" This led many to wonder if he took a cue from Daniil Medvedev. Only Fritz himself could clarify what he meant, but it did seem to be about the quality of the balls, a point that Daniil Medvedev had also raised in the initial stages of the tournament.

Medvedev and the Ball Controversy

When it comes to balls, the Russian star Medvedev has often voiced his complaints. However, Riddle saw the lighter side of things when Fritz mentioned it in his post-match interview. It shows the different perspectives and how even such a seemingly minor aspect can become a topic of discussion. Riddle has been having a great time in Italy, fully enjoying the tournament. She even found herself in a unique position captured by the camera lens during the tournament.

Girlfriend's Yawning Incident

It's not unusual for people to yawn on various occasions. But when a famous figure like Morgan Riddle is caught yawning on camera, it becomes a talk of the town. During the round-robin stage in the match between Medvedev and Taylor Fritz, Riddle was captured yawning in the middle of the clash. The clip went viral and became one of the social media highlights. Despite the attention, Riddle didn't mind as Fritz won the match and made it to the summit clash. She always looked forward to this event in Turin. When Taylor Fritz qualified for the ATP Finals, she beamed with pride and posted, "Heading back to Turin." And she has been in Italy throughout the tournament, supporting her beau through thick and thin.

Fritz vs. Sinner: The Rematch and Expectations

Now, it will be fascinating to see how Fritz performs against Sinner. It's a rematch of the US Open final, and Fritz will be seeking revenge. Everyone is on the edge of their seats, waiting for this terrific clash. Hoping it will be more competitive than the one-sided US Open final. Who do you think will lift the trophy in Turin? Will Fritz's determination and Riddle's support lead him to victory? Only time will tell.