Sebastian Korda set to face Flavio Cobolli in DC Open Washington final

After saving their skin on a myriad of opportunities, Sebastian Korda will face Flavio Cobolli in the final of the 2024 DC Open Washington on Sunday night. Rain delayed play on Saturday as Korda defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 6-4.

While Cobolli denied an all American battle as he took down Ben Shelton 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 on the grandstand court. Korda also saved two match points in his prior round against Thanasi Kokkinakis and is bidding to join his father in the winners' circle.

Petr Korda won the Washington title back in 1992 and Korda could add his second career ATP title on Sunday against the Italian in what is his seventh final. He fired 12 aces and saved the only break point posed against him. He hit 25 winners and made just five unforced errors during the tie.

"It was pretty good today. Frances plays some of his best tennis here. I just tried to take care of my side of the court," said Korda. "I think I played really well today and I served really well, so that was probably the key for today."

Next up is Cobolli who sealed his biggest win by ranking ever in World No.14 Shelton. He saved five match points against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the second round and claimed a third consecutive three set win on Saturday against the American entertainer. Both also set themselves up for career highs no matter what when the rankings get confirmed again on Monday.

"I'm shaking, I'm so happy," an emotional Cobolli said post-match. "I can't describe my emotions right now. I'm so proud of myself. It's my first final... I really enjoyed the match today. This week is unbelievable. I think it's my week. Every day I woke up and I just want to play my tennis. This is maybe the reason that I'm here."