"Fighting for my life for 48 hours" - Taylor Fritz's girlfriend Morgan Riddle reveals ordeal as she falls sick after attending Las Vegas GP

Taylor Fritz's girlfriend Morgan Riddle has shared her horrid past two days as she fell ill after attending the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix. The American said she had been "fighting for her life."

Riddle, an internet personality, has lately been hosting and promoting several events across the country. The American appeared at amfAR's Inaugural Gala in Sin City, where she interviewed several celebrities.

Fritz's girlfriend was also a special guest at the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, invited to celebrate McLaren's latest partnership with Mastercard.

A few days after the race, Morgan Riddle fell ill upon getting infected with Norovirus. Also called the Norwalk virus, it is a group of viruses that causes severe vomiting and diarrhea. The American influencer took to her Instagram stories on Tuesday, November 26, to explain her ordeal:

"Have been fighting for my life for the last 48 hours. Truly wouldn't wish norovirus upon my worst enemy."

Morgan Riddle's Instagram story on Tuesday (Source: Instagram - @moorrgs)

Riddle showed figures in another story illustrating her extended sleep hours since becoming ill. The data indicated that the American had slept more than 18 hours on Monday and over 14 hours the next day.

"Literally I don't remember anything since Sunday night," she wrote.

Via Riddle's Instagram stories (Source: Instagram - @moorrgs)

Norovirus is listed as the primary cause of foodborne illness in the US. The disease is usually more contagious during the colder months. Although no vaccine exists for the virus, the infection generally ceases in three days or less.

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Taylor Fritz expresses gratitude for his girlfriend Morgan Riddle and team after concluding the 2024 season at the ATP Finals

Taylor Fritz at the 2024 US Open (Source: Getty)

Taylor Fritz thanked his team after concluding his 2024 season at the ATP Finals. The American lost to World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, 6-4, 6-4 in the final of the year-ending tournament. His girlfriend Morgan Riddle accompanied the team at the award ceremony.

"Thank you to my team for being with me, putting up with me all year long. It's been a long year but they are all still sticking around. So thank you guys for being here. I might not have been able to do it without you," he said.

Fritz wrapped up the 2024 season with two titles, the Rothesay International and the Delray Beach Open. He achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 4 after his ATP Finals runner-up finish.