US Open Debutant Once Portrayed Williams on Big Screen

This Teen Tennis Star Making Her U.S. Open Debut Has A Special Connection To Serena Williams

It’s somewhat of a full-circle moment for Thea Frodin, who says she’s looked up to the six-time U.S. Open champ her entire life.

US Open debutant once portrayed Williams on big screen

American teenager Thea Frodin once played Serena Williams in a movie – and on Tuesday she will follow in her idol's footsteps by making her US Open debut.

Serena’s ‘King Richard’ Double Is Making Her Own Tennis Story

Five years after portraying a young Serena Williams on screen, 17-year-old Thea Frodin has earned a place in the US Open — and a chance to show she may be […] The post Serena’s ‘King Richard’ Double Is Making Her Own Tennis Story appeared first on The Community Voice.

US Open 2026: Thea Frodin follows in Serena Williams' footsteps after playing idol in 'King Richard' film

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.

From Serena double to US Open debut, 17-year-old Frodin gets her own stage

NEW YORK, Aug 30 - Five years after portraying a young Serena Williams on the set of \"King Richard\", 17-year-old American Thea Frodin is about to make her own U.S. Open debut at the same tournament where her childhood idol won six singles titles. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Teen tennis stars Kristina Liutova and Thea Frodin hit US Open

Teenagers Kristina Liutova and Thea Frodin are set to make their US Open singles main-draw debuts in the women's field.