Sebi’s surge to continue?
The big question surrounding Sebastian Korda in recent times has been, “How healthy is he?”
“Feeling the best physically I’ve felt in the last couple of years,” the 25-year-old told Tennis Channel earlier this month.
Results certainly back up the talented Floridian’s words, as Korda has won 11 of his past 13 matches.
He landed his third career title in Delray Beach last month not long after dropping down to compete at a Challenger in San Diego.
A shin injury derailed his 2025 season and, coupled with other injuries in the past, took a toll mentally on the world No. 37.
Korda and his team, including a new coach, Ryan Harrison, decided that playing in a Challenger would help.
“Since coming back on tour after my leg injury, it was definitely the darkest time in my tennis career,” said last year’s doubles finalist, whose dad, Petr, lost to Pete Sampras in the 1994 singles final in five sets.
“I was getting a lot of anxiety when I was back on court, disconnected from playing matches and feeling those nerves when you are playing and kind of getting discouraged by it. I felt it was the right time to throw myself in the fire, to get back playing competitive tennis.
“Whether I would have lost in the first round or won the whole tournament, it was just being in that environment. Started to find my form.”
He ended up making the final, losing to Zachary Svajda, who defeated Grand Slam winner Marin Cilic on Wednesday in Tennis Paradise.
Korda’s opponent kicking off the night session at Stadium 1 is an often smiling Argentinian who has been known to dive for volleys in matches, Francisco Comesana.
Comesana, ranked 82nd, makes his tournament debut.
