“Yo why’d nobody tell me”: Taylor Fritz wardrobe fail mysteriously steals spotlight from Novak Djokovic US Open victory

Taylor Fritz, the 27-year-old American tennis star, left the US Open on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, after losing his quarterfinal to Novak Djokovic at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.

The match ended in four sets, with Djokovic winning 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. But it wasn’t just the tennis that caught attention. Fans pointed out that Fritz’s Hugo Boss headband was upside down during the match. The next day, Fritz laughed about the mistake on X and wrote, “Yo why’d nobody tell me that s— was backwards.”

Taylor Fritz shares playful post as Novak Djokovic advances at US Open

Even though Taylor Fritz’s run ended, his reaction off the court became the bigger story. On Wednesday, September 3, he posted about the mishap, and his comment quickly went viral.

Fans filled the replies with jokes and support. Fellow player Nick Kyrgios replied, “Still rocked it… I can assure you bro haha if I was in the locker room I would of told you. I still owe you caretaker.” The headband blunder gave fans a light moment during the intense tournament.

Novak Djokovic, 38, kept his strong record against Fritz. The Serbian star has now beaten him 11 times in a row, and this win pushed Djokovic into the semifinal set for Friday, September 5.

While Taylor Fritz walked away with a loss, the funny mistake made him one of the most talked-about players of the day.

Morgan Riddle and Taylor Fritz share spotlight beyond the court

Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, was also a focus during the US Open. Riddle, who is a model and social media creator, has millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram.

She is known for fashion, travel, and for showing younger fans the inside life of professional tennis. Since the couple began dating in 2020, Riddle has often been seen at his matches and has spoken about making tennis more popular again.Also Read: “I Was Petrified Of You”: Chris Evert Shocks US Open Crowd With Surprising Words For Cliff Drysdale After 46 Years At ESPNTaylor Fritz has praised her role in his career. During Wimbledon earlier this year, he told ESPN, “There’s been a pretty constant results and ranking rise since we’ve been together. I think I would have to say she’s been a big help to me just kind of keeping me focused.”