The US Open has ended, but American tennis star Taylor Fritz found himself in a new and glittering role. The New York City Fashion Week is currently underway and Taylor came under the spotlight for walking the runway. Fritz’s fashion debut was a hit, as he modeled for the French brand Hermes.
Taylor had a good outing at the US Open this year. He made it to the quarterfinals of the tournament, his best performance at the home slam. Fritz clashed with eventual champion Novak Djokovic, who defeated him 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets.
While his outing at the Flushing Meadows was cut short by Novak, Fritz stole the show on the fashion ramp. Hermes is a French luxury design brand. Taylor appeared in their winter collection- a black outfit, with a contrasting tan trench coat.
🇺🇸 Taylor Fritz, for the French company Hermés 😎 pic.twitter.com/5udZOHQlus
— Olly 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) September 16, 2023
Since Taylor’s look for Hermes went viral, fans have been raving about it. Many have suggested that Taylor should switch careers if tennis does not work out. Former tennis player Rennae Stubbs also complimented his looks. Here are a few reactions to Taylor Fritz’s fashion debut.
He should just quit tennis and do this instead.
— MC (@MCashKash44) September 16, 2023
He could give up his day job 👀 and do very well in the fashion world!!!
— lucie c 🎶🎨📸 (@elsicour) September 17, 2023
I have to say, this is super male model worthy. @Taylor_Fritz97 👍🏼 https://t.co/k8dJEggeM1
— Rennae Stubbs 🟦👍🏼 (@rennaestubbs) September 17, 2023
Taylor’s girlfriend, fashion influencer Morgan Riddle, shared a number of photos of her beau on her Instagram stories. She tagged a picture of Taylor’s photo with the caption, “My lil runway model.”
Given how effortlessly he carried off this look on his debut, Taylor Fritz is a natural. He has the looks and the charm to be a supermodel, should he want to pursue this later.
Morgan Riddle reveals a different side of Taylor Fritz
In a recent interview, Morgan disclosed that Taylor is very interested in fashion. At the time of said interview, Morgan had wanted her boyfriend to attend the New York Fashion Week. Her wish came true this week.
“I’m really, really hoping that if Taylor makes it deep in the US Open that I can try to get him to go to some Fashion Week shows for the first time. He’s super into fashion; just with his schedule, he doesn’t really get to do those sorts of things,” she said (via Tatler Magazine).
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Taylor Fritz is not new to modeling for brands. He shared a post on Instagram, posing for Frame’s fall and winter menswear collection.
The American tennis star’s dream run at the US Open may have been dashed, but Taylor will come back stronger. He already won two titles this year, and he is hungry for more.