Even as Taylor Fritz ascended to a career-best No. 4 ranking in November 2024 and stormed to the finals of both the 2024 US Open and ATP Finals, this top-tier talent keeps his feet firmly planted. Forget fiery pronouncements; Fritz prefers to let his racquet do the talking, aspiring to be seen as “confident, calm, easygoing, hardworking.” This grounded approach shines through even in his downtime, where the winner of eight ATP titles, including the prestigious 2022 Indian Wells Masters, enjoys kicking back with casual video games- a refreshing peek behind the intense professional facade. So, how would the pro choose to spend his perfect meal if given the chance?
Well, he’s currently competing at the Madrid Open after being off the court since the Miami Open last month. He pulled out of the UTS Tour due to an aggravated abdominal injury. However, now that he’s recovered and back, the American has been putting his all into his performance. But beyond his matches, Taylor gave fans a treat via social media, joining the ATP Tour Instagram team to create his “dream meal in Madrid with €15.”
He’s given a set of options between company, location, food, and dessert. To kick it off, he chose his friends (€4) for company, saying, “I feel like that’s a big part of me for like the vibes for dinner.” A choice that complemented his choice of the location, he picked an outdoor table (€3): “I got the fun group already, so like I don’t need to be anywhere too fancy.”
Then Fritz opted for paella (€4) for his main course. Finally, he selected cheesecake (€4) for dessert, concluding, “I think cheesecake is perfect. I think I nailed it. I’m super happy with this.” This playful activity highlighted Fritz’s personality and how he balances his return to tennis with engaging moments off the court.
If you’ve followed Taylor Fritz enough, you know he’s quite down to earth. Having just returned from his short break, he spent his time relaxing at home with his girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, and even shared glimpses of his time fostering two adorable black kittens. Now with this new game, it’s not hard to see that Taylor prefers the lowkey life compared to the spotlight of the court.
In fact, being on tour can be hectic. So is it really a surprise that he chose a home-cooked meal at a friend’s house rather than a Michelin restaurant, which was one of the options in the game? Being on tour means eating takeout and outside food often. Fritz even tried to fix this issue before heading into the Miami Open with Morgan! How? Well, a slow cooker was the answer!
Taylor’s attempt to bring home-cooked meals to the tour
Ahead of his Miami Open campaign, Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, shared a fun Instagram story on March 21 titled “Taylor & the Crockpot: a short story.” It began with Fritz sending her a reel from stealth_health_life featuring frozen cheesy chicken and rice burritos made in a slow cooker. Intrigued, Fritz quickly texted her, “We should get one,” and just 45 minutes later, he messaged again: “I just ordered a slow cooker to Miami. So I can go insane meal prep.”
The next stories showed Fritz cooking the recipe in their Miami accommodation, with Riddle “super excited” about the outcome. She ended with a pic of the pot in the fridge and simply wrote, “the end.” Success? Only they know!
Fritz’s culinary adventure is a refreshing break from the tennis court. Recently on a health kick, his new sponsorship deal with Chipotle might have inspired his slow cooker experiment. Ahead of the Australian Open, he shared a reel showing his day, including picking up a Chipotle high-protein lifestyle bowl, which he calls a “reliable, healthy, good tasting meal,” perfect for a player on the go. Whether the slow cooker will make another appearance on tour remains to be seen, but it’s exciting to see Fritz embracing life beyond tennis!
Now, in Madrid, Fritz advanced past his first two matches but couldn’t get past Casper Ruud in the round of 16. Will he come back stronger in his next tournament? Maybe he’ll recreate his perfect slow cooker meal with friends after a win. What do you think?
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