Thea Frodin prepares for US Open main-draw debut against Elena Rybakina
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Seventeen-year-old Thea Frodin will make her main-draw singles debut at the US Open after earning a wildcard entry. The teenager secured her spot by winning the USTA Girls' 18s National Championships. Frodin faces world number two Elena Rybakina in the opening round on Tuesday. Known for her past work as a body double for a young Serena Williams in the film 'King Richard,' Frodin has transitioned to professional competition following a successful junior career, which included a semi-final appearance at the Australian Open girls' singles. She previously made her WTA Tour qualifying debut in Miami and is currently ranked 580th in the world. As she prepares for her upcoming match, Frodin aims to maintain her focus while navigating her first appearance at a major tournament.
- •Thea Frodin earned a wildcard by winning the USTA Girls' 18s National Championships.
- •Frodin is scheduled to play world number two Elena Rybakina in the first round on Tuesday.
- •The teenager previously worked as a body double for the film 'King Richard'.
- •Frodin reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open girls' singles earlier this year.
- •Serena and Venus Williams are scheduled to compete in the doubles event.
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — From playing Serena Williams on screen to following in her footsteps
- 9:58 AMBBC Sport — From playing Serena Williams on screen to following in her footsteps
"Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.
"Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 10:04 AMFrom playing Serena Williams on screen to following in her footsteps
Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.
- BBC SportAug 31, 2026, 9:58 AMFrom playing Serena Williams on screen to following in her footsteps
Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.
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