What to Know About Thea Frodin, Serena Williams' Former Movie Body Double Making US Open Debut At 17
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Key Points:
- Thea Frodin is making her U.S. Open main draw debut, facing No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina in the first round.
- At 17, Frodin served as the tennis body double for actress Demi Singleton, who portrayed a young Serena Williams in the 2021 film "King Richard."
- Frodin has had notable success on the junior circuit, including reaching the semifinals of the 2026 Australian Open girls' singles and the finals of Wimbledon junior doubles in 2025.
- She earned her U.S. Open wild card by winning the USTA Billie Jean King Girls' 18s National Championships.
- Frodin hopes to meet or hit with Serena and Venus Williams, who are competing in doubles as wild cards at the tournament.
