Thea Frodin faces Elena Rybakina in first US Open singles match
ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Thea Frodin enters her first US Open singles match on Tuesday. The professional tennis player, previously known for serving as a body double for the actress portraying Serena Williams in the 2021 film King Richard, will compete in the tournament. Frodin is scheduled to face No. 2 Elena Rybakina in this opening round encounter. The match represents a milestone for Frodin in the ATP calendar. The matchup takes place as part of the current US Open competition schedule.
- •Thea Frodin plays her first US Open singles match on Tuesday.
- •Frodin previously worked as a body double for the Serena Williams role in King Richard.
- •Elena Rybakina enters the match as the No. 2 seed.
- 2:43 AMESPN Tennis — Frodin, body double in 'King Richard,' playing Open
"Thea Frodin, who was the body double for the actor who played Serena Williams in the 2021 film "King Richard," will play her first US Open singles match Tuesday against No. 2 Elena Rybakina.
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