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Serena Williams film stand-in Thea Frodin makes US Open debut

American tennis player Thea Frodin has made her debut at the US Open - five years after she played the tennis scenes for Serena Williams as a child in a film. Frodin also has a father from Sweden and a Swedish passport, reports Expressen.

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 secured a spot in the US Open through a wild card and faced world number two and Kazakh 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 attacked comedian Chris Rock at the gala.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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