Sebastian Korda has decided not to participate in the Miami Open in order to prepare for clay court tournaments.
The American tennis player has been out of action for several weeks since his retirement in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open when he was down two sets against Karen Khachanov. Since then, Korda has been recovering from a wrist injury, which according to journalist Cristopher Clarey, is now almost fully healed.
However, the 22-year-old player decided to withdraw from the Miami Open to prepare for the clay court tournaments in Europe. His return is scheduled for the ATP 250 Estoril Open, which will be played between April 3 and 9. Korda is currently ranked world No. 26, his career-high ranking, although he will likely drop a few places after the Miami tournament in the coming weeks.
“No Miami Open for Sebastian Korda. The wrist injury that knocked rising US star out of Aus Open is apparently healing well but he's focused on block of strength and conditioning before returning on clay, perhaps in Estoril . One of tennis's great young talents. Smart to be Smart,” said tennis journalist Cristopher Clarey.
No Miami Open for Sebastian Korda. The wrist injury that knocked rising US star out of Aus Open is apparently healing well but he's focused on block of strength and conditioning before returning on clay, perhaps in Estoril. One of tennis's great young talents. Smart to be smart
