Serena Williams’ Movie Body Double Set to Make U.S. Open Debut

Daniel Kopatsch / Getty Images A teenager who once portrayed Serena Williams on screen is about to share the spotlight with her at the U.S. Open. Thea Frodin, 17, will make her Grand Slam main-draw debut Tuesday after receiving a wildcard. The California native earned the spot by winning the USTA Girls’ 18s National Ch

The teen athlete will make her debut as a wildcard, playing against Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina in the Women's Tennis Association Tour main draw.

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.

This Teen Tennis Star Making Her U.S. Open Debut Has A Special Connection To Serena Williams  HuffPost