Frodin, who played Serena's body double in a movie, loses in US Open debut
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Seventeen-year-old Thea Frodin made her Grand Slam debut at the U.S. Open, where she was defeated by world No. 2 Elena Rybakina with a score of 6-3, 6-2. Despite the loss, the California teenager recorded 11 aces during the match. Frodin earned her place in the tournament via a wild card following her success in junior tennis.
Frodin previously gained public attention for her work as a body double for Serena Williams in the film "King Richard." Following her debut performance, Rybakina offered praise for the young player, while Frodin expressed a personal ambition to meet her idol, Serena Williams.
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Channel NewsAsia (SG)Focuses on the teenager's personal aspiration to meet Serena Williams
Times of India (IN)Emphasizes the professional debut, film background, and match statistics
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