From playing Serena Williams on screen to US Open
Summary
Thea Frodin, a 17-year-old tennis player who once worked as a body double for Serena Williams in a movie, will make her singles debut at the US Open. She earned a wildcard spot by winning a national junior championship and will face Elena Rybakina, the world number two, in her first main draw match.Key Facts
- Thea Frodin played young Serena Williams as a tennis body double in the film "King Richard."
- She worked alongside actor Will Smith during the filming.
- Frodin is ranked 580th in the world and is making her first appearance in a major senior tournament.
- She won the USTA Girls' 18s National Championships to earn a wildcard for the US Open.
- Frodin reached the semi-finals in the Australian Open girls' singles earlier this year.
- Her first US Open match will be against Elena Rybakina, the reigning Australian Open champion and world number two.
- Frodin hopes to meet or practice with Serena and Venus Williams during the tournament.
- Venus Williams is also playing the US Open this year with a wildcard entry.
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