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Thea Frodin prepares for US Open debut against Elena Rybakina

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 11:49 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Thea Frodin prepares for US Open debut against Elena Rybakina

Summary

Seventeen-year-old Thea Frodin is set to compete in her first Grand Slam main draw at the 2026 US Open. The Southern California native earned her spot in the tournament after winning the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18s National Championships. Frodin previously worked as a body double for Serena Williams in the 2021 film King Richard. She faces a significant challenge in the opening round against No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina. Rybakina recently withdrew from the Cincinnati tournament and the US Open mixed doubles draw due to an ankle injury. Despite the health concerns, the world No. 2 has returned to practice and is expected to compete in the match.

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•Thea Frodin qualified for the US Open by winning the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18s National Championships.
•Frodin previously worked as a teenage stunt and body double for Serena Williams in the film King Richard.
•No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina enters the match following an ankle injury that forced her withdrawal from the Cincinnati event.
•Frodin has climbed more than 400 ranking positions since the end of 2025.

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