Who is Raquel Pedraza? Biography, Wiki
Raquel Pedraza is a national tennis player based in the United States of America. She is best known as the ex-wife of Taylor Fritz, the current American men’s singles number one and six-time ATP Tour champion.
Pedraza and Fritz had a whirlwind romance that led to their wedding in 2016 when they were both 18 years old. However, their relationship did not last long and they divorced in 2019. They have a son together, Jordan Fritz, who was born in 2017.
Age
She was born on 28th January 1998 in Fountain Valley, California, and is currently 25 years old.
Education
According to various media sources, Raquel Pedraza started playing tennis at the age of five, following in the footsteps of her brother and parents, who were both avid tennis fans. She attended Fountain Valley High School, where she excelled academically and athletically. She was a four-time All-County selection and two-time league MVP.
Raquel Pedraza also won the CIF Southern Section Division I singles title in 2014 and 2015. Pedraza was ranked No. 4 in the country among junior players by the United States Tennis Association (USTA). She has also represented the United States in several international events, such as the Junior Federation Cup and Junior Davis Cup. She won a silver medal at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, teaming with Sofia Kenin in doubles.
Family Background
Her mother is from Niagara Falls, New York, while her father is from Mexico and speaks Spanish. Pedraza has a brother, Alex, who is also a professional tennis player and competes in national and international tournaments.
Height And Weight
Raquel Pedraza is a beautiful woman with blonde hair and black eyes. She has an attractive physique and good looks. She is 170 cm tall and weighs about 56 kg.
Husband
Pedraza met Taylor Fritz at a junior tennis tournament when they were both 14 years old. They became friends and started dating when they were 17. They got engaged in May 2016 after Fritz Pedraza proposed with a ring he bought at Tiffany & Co.
Both were married on 7th July 2016, at Village Community Presbyterian Church in Rancho. Santa Fe, California. Their wedding was attended by family and friends, as well as other tennis players such as Steve Johnson and Mardy Fish.
Children
Raquel Pedraza gave birth to her son Jordan Fritz on January 20, 2017. He is named after Michael Jordan, Fritz’s favorite basketball player. Pedraza and Fritz lived together in Palos Verdes Estates, California, where they purchased a $2 million home in 2017. Wedding photo by Raquel Pedraza However, their marriage didn’t last long as they announced their separation in February 2019. They cited irreconcilable differences. as the reason for their divorce, which was finalized that same year.
They agreed to share joint custody of their son and pay child support based on their income. Meanwhile, Pedraza has moved on with her life and has been dating another man since 2020. She also continues her studies and her hobbies such as photography and painting.
Tennis Player Career
Pedraza turned pro in 2015 after graduating from high school. She played primarily on the ITF circuit, the lowest level of professional tennis. She reached her career-high singles ranking of No. 432 in July 2016 and her career-high doubles ranking of No. 267 in August 2016.
Pedraza’s best result on the ITF circuit was winning the $25,000 tournament in Orlando, Florida in April 2016. In the final, she defeated former top-100 player Michelle Larcher de Brito. She also reached two more ITF finals in 2016 and 2017, both in doubles. Raquel Pedraza made her Grand Slam debut at the 2016 US Open, where she received a wildcard into the qualifying draw. She lost in the first round to Czech Tereza Martincova.
She also competed in the qualifying rounds of the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2017 but failed to qualify for the main draw. Pedraza’s last professional game came in March 2018 at the $25,000 tournament in Orlando, Florida. She lost in the first qualifying round to Dea Herdzelas of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since then, she has not participated in the tour and has focused on her personal life and other interests. Raquel with Taylor Fritz and her son Jordan Fritz.
Short Bio And Some Quick Facts About Raquel Pedraza
Here are some interesting facts about Pedraza:
- Raquel Pedraza is a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers.
- She loves traveling and has visited many countries including France, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, Australia, and Mexico.
- She is a fan of pop music and likes artists like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Ariana Grande.
- Raquel is interested in fashion and beauty and enjoys shopping at brands such as Zara, H&M, and Sephora.
- She loves fitness and enjoys yoga, Pilates, and hiking.
- Raquel is a food lover and enjoys trying different cuisines including Mexican, Italian, Thai, and Japanese.
- She supports various charities and causes including UNICEF, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and ASPCA.
Net Worth
Raquel Pedraza’s net worth is estimated to be around 1 Million US Dollars as of 2023. She earns most of her income from her tennis career as well as her divorce from Taylor Fritz.
Her ex-husband has a net worth of around 4 Million US Dollars as of 2023 and has earned over 5 Million US Dollars in prize money from his tennis career.
Raquel Pedraza’s Social Media Handles
All the mentioned below are the social media handles of Tennis Player Raquel Pedraza:
| www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-pedraza-a36765115 | |
| www.twitter.com/raquelpedraza | |
| www.instagram.com/_raquel_pedraza/ |
