Petr Korda, Agassi, Nadal: Everything you ever wanted to know about Sebastian Korda (but never had time to find out) – updated with elbow surgery
As the son of a former Grand Slam champion, Sebastian Korda has big shoes to fill but with the help of his father Petr, Andre Agassi and his prodigious talent, he is already making waves. Here’s all you need to know about the American tennis player
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Who is Sebastian Korda?
Seb Korda – he is also known as Sebi – is an American tennis player. The son of two former tennis players – Petr Korda and Regina Kordova – he has won two titles on the ATP Tour.
Is Korda currently playing?
On October 11, 2024, Sebastian Korda announced that he underwent surgery on his right elbow in a post on Instagram. The American has not played on the tour since losing in the second round of the US Open in August.
“I wanted to update you all—I’ve been dealing with some elbow issues and my team and I decided surgery was the best option. Everything went great, and I can’t wait to be back on court soon. Thanks for all your support!,” Korda said in the post.
The American had broken into the top 20 for the first time earlier this summer, peaking at No 15 in the rankings in August 2024.
What did Seb Korda achieve in Washington in 2024?
In August 2024, Seb Korda won the Citi Open title in Washington, beating Flavio Cobolli in the final. It was Korda’s first ATP 500 title, 32 years after his father, Petr Korda, won there. The pair are the only father-son combination to win singles titles at the same tournament in the history of the ATP Tour.
How old is Sebastian Korda
Sébastian Korda was born in Bradenton, Florida, on July 5, 2000. That makes him 24 years old (as of October 2024).
What nationality is Sebastian Korda?
Korda is American, of Czech heritage.
How tall is he?
According to the official ATP Tour website, Sebastian Korda is 6ft 5in (1.96m) tall.
Who are the parents of Sebastian Korda?
Sebastian Korda is the son of Petr Korda, the former world No 2 and winner of the Australian Open in 1998, and Regina Kordova, the former world No 26.
When did Sebastian Korda start playing tennis?
Sebastian Korda grew up playing ice hockey from the age of 3, but decided to switch to tennis at the age of 9 after accompanying his father to the US Open in 2009.
HOW MANY ATP TOUR TITLES HAS SEB KORDA WON?
The American has won two ATP Tour titles. He won his first title in Parma in 2021, beating Tommy Paul and then Marco Cecchinato, in the final, to win the tournament. His first final was in Delray Beach in 2021 and he also reached finals in 2022, in Gijon, losing to Andrey Rublev, in Antwerp, losing to Felix Auger-Aliassime, and in Adelaide, losing to Djokovic.
He won his second Tour title – and his first at ATP 500 level – when he beat another Italian, Flavio Cobolli, in the final in Washington in August 2024.
What is his best ATP ranking?
Seb Korda’s highest ranking to date is No 15, which he reached on August 12, 2024, after winning the title in Washington. You can find his current ranking and rankings history on his ATP Tour profile page.
How much prize money has Korda won in his career?
As of October 11, 2024, Sebastian Korda has won $6,589,213 in career prize money. You can find his latest prize money stats on his ATP Tour profile page.
Who is Seb Korda’s coach?
As per the ATP Tour website, Seb Korda is currently coached by Radek Stepanek and Martin Stepanek. He has been coached by his father, Petr, in the past and has also been mentored by Andre Agassi, since December 2020.
What is his best result in a Grand Slam?
Korda’s best result in a Grand Slam was at the 2023 Australian Open, where he reached the quarter-finals, retiring in that last-eight match while two sets down to Karen Khachanov.
In 2020, at Roland-Garros, Korda reached the last 16 at a Major for the first time in his career. In the end, he was beaten 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 by his hero, Rafael Nadal. He also reached the last 16 at Wimbledon in 2021.
Does Seb Korda have brothers and sisters?
Seb Korda has two sisters, Nelly and Jessica, both of whom are hugely successful professional golfers. Jessica has won six titles on the women’s PGA Tour while Nelly has won 19 titles, including Olympic gold and has been ranked as the world No 1.
Is Sebastian Korda active on social media?
The American is on social media. He has 152,000 followers on Instagram (as of October 11, 2024). He is not on Facebook.
