Thea Frodin Makes US Open Debut After Role as Serena Williams Body Double
Seventeen-year-old Thea Frodin made her US Open debut against world No. 2 Elena Rybakina, losing 6-3, 6-2 but impressing with her powerful game and 11 aces. Frodin previously worked as a body double for young Serena Williams in the film "King Richard" and earned her wildcard by winning the USTA Billie Jean King Girls' 18s National Championships. She is currently deciding between pursuing college or a professional tennis career, with both her and Rybakina acknowledging her potential.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (70/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: news18, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 2 Sept, 02:47 am. Other outlets followed.