As Sebastian Korda retires in Dubai, tennis fans left frustrated and disrespected: "Body of glass like Nishikori without same talent"

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Friday, 01 March 2024 at 21:00
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Sebastian Korda's walkover against Andrey Rublev at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships left fans discontented, prompting reactions on social media. The American withdrew due to injury when the score was 4-6, 3-4, and Rublev's victory seemed inevitable.
World No. 33 showcased an impressive level in the early rounds. He started with a victory against Russian Pavel Kotov, dominating 6-0, 6-2. In the round of 16, he swept aside Botic Van de Zandschulp 6-1, 6-0.
However, the 23-year-old has struggled to gain consistent momentum in his career and has faced significant injuries over the past two years. Korda has yet to confirm the severity of his injury, and it remains uncertain whether his participation in Indian Wells next week is at risk.
Korda's retirement disappointed fans, leading them to express their criticism on social media, questioning the American's physical issues despite his talent.
"Korda's got a body of glass like Delpo or Nishikori without the same talent level," a fan posted on Reddit.
Here you can find some opinions of the fans on X (former Twitter):
"Nothing against Korda & Lehecka, but this was unfair & disrespectful. I understand ur health is more important, but they were completely healthy when they were winning yesterday. When were they injured?! They could stay for 2 more games to give their opponents credit for the win"

nothing against Korda & Lehecka, but this was unfair & disrespectful. I understand ur health is more important, but they were completely healthy when they were winning yesterday. When were they injured?! They could stay for 2 more games to give their opponents credit for the win

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"I guess it's trendy these days. You don't finish a match that you're losing bc u don't want to accept that your opponent is better than you. We've seen a lot"
Replying to @atptour

Its not the bets. Many bookies pay after first set or even first ball played in some. Its about lack of respect for your opponent, and for the crowd, be the ones who paid a ticket to watch live, or those who pay a subscription to watch matches, to have a player at that point.

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