From playing Serena Williams on screen to following in her footsteps

BBC Sport Monday 31 August 2026, 09:58 UTC 1 min read

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Having played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great's footsteps at the US Open.

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