Thea Frodin was Serena Williams’ body double in ‘King Richard.’ Now she’s playing in the US Open
Summary
Thea Frodin, 17, who served as a body double for Serena Williams in the movie "King Richard," is now competing in her first U.S. Open singles match. She earned a spot in the tournament by winning a national junior championship and will face a top player at the event.Key Facts
- Thea Frodin was Serena Williams’ body double for the young Serena in the 2021 film "King Richard."
- She is 17 years old and from Los Angeles.
- Frodin won the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18s National Championships, earning a wild card to play in the U.S. Open.
- This is Frodin’s first singles match at the U.S. Open; she previously played doubles there.
- She will play against Elena Rybakina, who is currently ranked No. 2 in women’s tennis.
- Frodin found it challenging to switch from mimicking Serena’s tennis style back to her own after filming.
- She has not yet met Serena or Venus Williams in person.
- Besides tennis, Frodin is interested in acting and might try to balance both in the future.
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