What to Know About Thea Frodin, Serena Williams' Former Movie Body Double Making US Open Debut At 17
The 17-year-old won the USTA Billie Jean King Girls' 18s National Championships to earn her first main-draw singles berth and face Elena Rybakina.
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From 'King Richard' body double to US Open debut: Thea Frodin ready for biggest stage
New York: Thea Frodin's journey to the US Open has taken an unusual path, from acting as Serena Williams' body double in a Hollywood film to earning a place in the main draw of one of tennis's biggest tournaments.The 17-year-old American will play her first US Open singles match on Wednesday against world No. 2 Elena Rybakina.Frodin appeared in the 2021 film King Richard, serving as the on-court body double for actor Demi Singleton, who portraye…
Frodin was 12 when he spent six months imitating Serena Williams for film cameras. At 17, the American won a junior tournament, received an invitation and will debut in a Grand Slam.
Thea Frodin played Serena Williams’ body double in ‘King Richard’ at 12; 5 years later, after winning the US junior title that earned her a US Open wild card, she is playing against No. 2 Elena Rybakina
Seventeen-year-old Thea Frodin is making her U.S. Open singles debut against No. 2-ranked Elena Rybakina after earning a wild card. Before stepping onto the tennis court in New York, Frodin appeared in “King Richard” as Serena Williams’ body double. She says tennis remains her priority, but she would love to balance her career with acting if Hollywood calls again.
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