From ‘King Richard’ to US Open: Thea Frodin played Serena’s body double 5 years ago

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 he

Thea Frodin is playing her first U.S. Open singles match against the No. 2 player in women’s tennis.

Frodin, body double for Serena actor in 'King Richard,' playing US Open  ESPN

Thea Frodin was Serena Williams' body double in 'King Richard.' Now she's playing in the US Open  Toronto Star

Thea Frodin is playing her first U.S. Open singles match against the No. 2 player in women’s tennis

Thea Frodin is playing her first U.S. Open singles match against the No. 2 player in women’s tennis

THEA FRODIN will not be overawed by her US Open main-draw debut on Tuesday – she has already had the full Hollywood experience. The 17-year-old tennis ace – handed a wildcard by tournament organisers – faces Kazakhstan’s No2 seed Elena Rybakina, the former Wimbledon champion, in round one. The match is scheduled for 11

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