{
  "id": 4982103,
  "title": "From Hollywood to big-time tennis as teen makes US Open debut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/from-hollywood-to-big-time-tennis-as-teen-makes-us-open-debut",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T00:48:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/09/02/from-hollywood-to-big-time-tennis-as-teen-makes-us-open-debut"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Teen tennis player Thea Frodin, 17, has made her US Open debut, having previously served as a body double for actress Demi Singleton in the film King Richard. Frodin, who attended a Los Angeles high school, faced off against Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina in her first-round match. Rybakina, who has also won Wimbledon, defeated Frodin 6-3, 6-2 in a match that lasted one hour and 14 minutes. Rybakina acknowledged Frodin's performance, praising her for playing well. Frodin, who has not yet decided whether she will pursue college or a professional career, is focused on finishing high school and seeing where the year takes her. Despite her impressive debut, Frodin remains humble, looking forward to another opportunity to face Rybakina and improve her skills.",
  "summary": "Thea Frodin, who appeared in the Oscar-winning film 'King Richard' as a body double for young Serena Williams, faced a tough US Open debut against Elena Rybakina.",
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        "title": "From Hollywood to big-time tennis as teen makes US Open debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/from-hollywood-to-big-time-tennis-as-teen-makes-us-open-debut-4987370",
        "published": "2026-09-02T00:48:15.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}