Thea Frodin was Serena Williams' body double in 'King Richard.' Now she's playing in the US Open
Thea Frodin is playing her first U.S. Open singles match against the No. 2 player in women's tennis. It's a big task for the 17-year-old, but Frodin hits the ball like Serena Williams. In the 2021 film “King Richard,” Frodin was the body double for actor Demi Singleton, who played the younger Williams.
New York (AP) — Thea Frodin, a 17-year-old tennis prodigy, is set to make her debut in the U.S. Open singles match against the No. 2-ranked player, Elena Rybakina. This opportunity came about through Frodin's role as a body double for actress Demi Singleton in the film "King Richard," where she portrayed the younger Serena Williams.
In the movie, Frodin replicated Williams' unique style of play, which now presents a challenge when she returns to her real-life tennis matches. Frodin, who hails from Los Angeles, was invited to audition for the film after winning several national and sectional tennis titles in California. Playing alongside actors like Will Smith and the Williams sisters provided a unique blend of tennis and acting experience.
While Frodin's parents expressed some concern about her developing Serena Williams' stroke patterns, Frodin remains focused on her tennis career, even considering the possibility of balancing both paths in the future.
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