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Thea Frodin, who was Serena Williams' body double in 'King Richard,' loses in her US Open debut
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points Frodin's match ended with a score of 6-3, 6-2 in favor of Rybakina. From New York: Thea Frodin, a 17-year-old from California, made her US Open debut.
From New York: Thea Frodin, a 17-year-old from California, made her US Open debut. She previously worked as Serena Williams' body double in a movie, where she had to mimic Williams' hitting style. Frodin demonstrated her own power during the match, but ultimately lost to Elena Rybakina, who is ranked No. 2.
Frodin's match ended with a score of 6-3, 6-2 in favor of Rybakina. This was also Frodin's first WTA Tour match.
Further details about the match are available from the source.
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Published: September 1, 2026 ·
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