Sebastian Korda upset the
former number world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev in straight sets at the Australian Open. In the press conference
after the match, the American tennis player joked about himself:
“I’m definitely the
worst athlete in the family so far.”
The 29th
seed remind that both of his parents (Petr Korda and Regina Rajchrtova) were professional
tennis players, in fact, his father won the 1998 Australian Open. “I don’t know
what I’m going to be ranked. My mum’s career-high was number 24, my dad was two”.
In addition, his
sisters are prominent players on the women's PGA tour “Nelly, my sister was number
one, my older sister Jessica was six.” Also, the 22-year-old talked about his relationship
with the former world No. 1 Andre Agassi: “He’s like a mentor to me. He’s a big
part of my team”.
About the match with
the Russian, Korda showed his joy for beat one of the favorites of the
tournament: “It was an unbelievable match. I knew what I had to do and stuck
with it, with emotions going up and down.”
By the other hand,
Medvedev spoke about his disappointment after losing the match: “I think it was
a match where he was just better than me” said the two-time finalist at
Australian Open, who will drop out of the top 10, just 11 months since he reach
de world No. 1.
“Right now I’m
struggling a little bit to win these kinds of matches against opponents that
can play at a good level. That’s what I have to find back.”
Now, Sebastian Korda
arrives with a lot of confidence to his next challenge for the fourth round of the AO, against the 25-years old
Hubert Hurckacz, who defeat Canadian Denis Shapovalov in a 5 set match. The only
time they faced was in the final of Delray Beach at the begin of 2021 season,
with a victory for the Polish in two sets.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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