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Thea Frodin, from playing Serena to a Grand Slam debut

Observador1 September 2026 at 13:44

The American Thea Frodin will make her Grand Slam debut at the age of 17, after winning a junior tournament and receiving an invitation to participate. The young player thus achieved an important milestone in her young tennis career.

When she was just 12 years old, Frodin spent six months imitating Serena Williams for movie cameras. This experience allowed her to study and reproduce the playing style of the legendary American tennis player.

The young player grew up watching and admiring Serena Williams, which inspired her to pursue a career in tennis. The opportunity to physically represent her in a film turned out to be a formative experience for her development as a player.

Now, at just 17 years old, Frodin is about to make the leap to the biggest stages of world tennis, representing the United States in her debut at a Grand Slam.

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