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Thea Frodin, who was Serena Williams' body double in 'King Richard,' loses in her US Open debut

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Seventeen-year-old American tennis player Thea Frodin made her US Open debut on Tuesday, facing No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina. Frodin was defeated in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, during what marked her first WTA Tour match.

Frodin, a California native, previously gained public recognition for serving as the body double for Serena Williams in the film 'King Richard.' Despite the loss, reports noted that Frodin demonstrated significant power on the court during her professional introduction to the tournament.

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ABC News (AU) Focuses on the daunting nature of a teenage debut
WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) Highlights her performance and transition from film to professional tennis
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