US Open Debut Defeat
Former Serena Williams Body Double Thea Frodin Loses US Open Debut Against Elena Rybakina
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Thea Frodin's US Open debut ended in defeat. The 17-year-old from California, famous for being Serena Williams' body double in the film "King Richard," lost to No. 2 Elena Rybakina 6-3, 6-2 Voice of Alexandria. This was Frodin's first WTA Tour match at a Grand Slam tournament.
Despite the loss, Frodin showed flashes of promise. She fired 11 aces, nearly doubling Rybakina's serve count Yahoo Sports. The teenage prospect earned her spot in the tournament after winning singles, doubles, and mixed doubles titles at the 10-and-under level in California.
Hollywood Connection Leads to Tennis Stage
Frodin's path to the US Open is unusual. She worked as Serena Williams' body double for the 2021 film "King Richard," which told the story of the Williams sisters' rise to tennis stardom Beaumont Enterprise. That connection gave her rare visibility in a sport where most teenage players train in obscurity. Now, at just 17 years old, she competes at the highest level of professional tennis.
Powerful Serve Carries Young Player Despite Loss
Frodin's serve proved to be her strongest weapon against Rybakina. She recorded 11 aces in the match WPXI, a solid number for her first Grand Slam appearance. Her serve count was nearly twice that of her opponent. Still, the speed of play and experience at the top level proved overwhelming in the opening round.
Rybakina Eyes No. 1 Ranking With Deep Run
While Frodin's tournament ended quickly, Rybakina's is just beginning. The No. 2 seed can claim the world's top ranking if she reaches the semifinals or wins the title Boston 25 News. A deep run would dethrone Aryna Sabalenka from the top spot. For Frodin, this loss provides valuable experience at the elite level of professional tennis.
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