From Movie Star to Grand Slam Debut | Pro Tennis News

From movie star to Grand Slam debutante: Seventeen-year-old tennis phenom Thea Frodin, who played young Serena Williams in “King Richard,” just stepped onto the US Open main draw—facing second seed Elena Rybakina. Though she lost in straight sets, Frodin impressed with more aces than her opponent and earned glowing praise for her game. A former junior champion who landed the role at just ten, Frodin’s journey from acting on set to competing on center court is wild—and inspiring. Meanwhile, Rybakina, eyeing the world No. 1 ranking, remains focused despite a lingering heel injury, poised for a potential semifinal run that could cement her legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3985a3b97eedc08d