Tennis star who played Serena in 2021 movie now set for US Open debut
It will be life imitating art when Thea Frodin makes her US Open singles debut against the world's second-ranked player, Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, on Tuesday.
TL;DR
- Thea Frodin, a 17-year-old American tennis player, will make her US Open singles debut against Elena Rybakina.
- Frodin previously served as the body double for the younger Serena Williams in the 2021 film 'King Richard'.
- She earned her US Open wild card by winning the USTA Billie Jean King Girls' 18s National Championships.
- Frodin found replicating Serena Williams' strokes during filming led to a temporary adjustment period in her own technique.
- While tennis is her priority, Frodin is open to future opportunities in acting.
- This match will be Frodin's first at the WTA Tour level.