Thea Frodin, who was Serena Williams’ body double in ‘King Richard,’ loses in her US Open debut – WTOP News
- Thea Frodin made her Grand Slam debut at the United States Open on Tuesday, falling 6-3, 6-2 to second seed Elena Rybakina after winning the USTA Billie Jean King Girls National Championships.
- Before her professional debut, Frodin worked as a body double for Demi Singleton, who played Serena Williams in the 2021 film "King Richard," after winning sectional titles at the 10-and-under level in California.
- Firing 11 aces, Frodin nearly doubled Rybakina's total and impressed her opponent, who said, "She has great shots." Rybakina is recognized as one of the best servers among Women.
- Rybakina advanced and now looks to reach the semifinals to overtake Aryna Sabalenka for the top ranking. Elsewhere, Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years at the Open.
- The 17-year athlete's debut at the Grandstand suggests a promising future for young Americans on the professional circuit. While her first WTA Tour match ended in defeat, Frodin showcased formidable power.
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Thea Frodin goes from Serena body double to promising US Open debut vs Rybakina
Teenager Thea Frodin lost to Elena Rybakina in her US Open debut after earning a wildcard into the main draw. The former Serena Williams body double still impressed with her power and 11 aces, underlining her promise.
Thea Frodin, who played Serena Williams’s body double in Will Smith's 'King Richard', impresses on US Open debut despite defeat
Seventeen-year-old Thea Frodin made her Grand Slam debut at the U.S. Open against world No. 2 Elena Rybakina, losing 6-3, 6-2 but impressing with 11 aces. The California teenager, who played Serena Williams’ body double in "King Richard", earned a wild card through junior success. Rybakina praised her powerful game as Frodin gained valuable top-level experience.
US Open: 2nd-ranked Elena Rybakina eases into 2nd round
Elena Rybakina said it was so far, so good with her left heel injury after she eased into the second round of the US Open with a straight-sets victory over US teen Thea Frodin. The second-ranked Kazakh has her sights not only on a third Grand Slam but also the world number one ranking —
Elena Rybakina had to withdraw from the quarterfinals a few days before the US Open. Now she is moving on to the grand slam tournament.
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