Attempted Break-In at London Airbnb: Tennis Star Taylor Fritz and Girlfriend Share Scary Ordeal
Morgan Riddle, the girlfriend of American tennis star Taylor Fritz, recently recounted a terrifying incident in which the couple experienced an attempted break-in at an Airbnb they were staying at in London. Riddle took to Instagram Stories to share pictures of the incident, revealing that it occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.
A Close Call
“At 4am this morning, Taylor and I woke up to someone attempting to enter the code and break into the front door of the Airbnb we’re staying at in London,” Riddle wrote in a post, according to Yahoo Canada. The couple’s peaceful stay was abruptly interrupted by this alarming intrusion.
A Tennis Racquet as Defense
Riddle mentioned that Fritz quickly grabbed a tennis racquet as she instructed him to engage the secondary lock on the door. However, to their shock, they discovered that the security device had been removed. In a subsequent post, Riddle revealed that Fritz got momentarily distracted while trying to kill a mosquito, demonstrating his defiance towards the potential intruders.
Unsafe Experiences and a Plea
Riddle also shared that this was not her first unsafe experience at an Airbnb. She urged her followers to consider staying in hotels instead, expressing her regret over not learning her lesson from previous incidents. It is clear that this incident has left a lasting impact on her perception of Airbnb accommodations.
Response from Airbnb
Fox News Digital reached out to Airbnb for comment but has not yet received a response at the time of publication. It remains to be seen if the company will take any action or address the security concerns raised by Riddle’s experience.
Fritz’s Tennis Career
Meanwhile, Fritz was in Europe participating in the Paris Masters tournament. Despite his unfortunate exit in the round of 32 against Jack Draper, the 27-year-old tennis star currently holds the No. 6 spot in the ATP rankings.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of security and personal safety, even in seemingly safe environments like Airbnb rentals. It also raises questions about the responsibility of rental platforms in ensuring the safety of their guests.
