Thea Frodin was Serena Williams’ body double in ‘King Richard.’ Now she’s playing in the U.S. Open

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

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

Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.

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