The 2021 film "King Richard" is about the upbringing of sisters Serena and Venus Williams. Thea Frodin was responsible for the tennis scenes for actor Demi Singleton, who played Serena Williams in the film.
17-year-old Frodin has now qualified for the US Open through a wild card spot - and faced world No. 2 and Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina. Frodin lost the match in straight sets.
I hope I can have this experience again, she tells Expressen.
Will Smith was awarded an Oscar for his role as father Richard Williams in "King Richard", something that was overshadowed by the fact that he slapped comedian Chris Rock at the gala.
