Sebastian Korda reached a career-high ranking of No. 15 in the world and has won two ATP singles titles. He has played in a Grand Slam quarterfinal. His father, Petr Korda, won the Australian Open.
Sebastian Korda was born on July 5, 2000, in Bradenton, Florida. His father, Petr Korda, won the Australian Open in 1998, and his mother, Regina Rajchrtová, was a top-30 player on the WTA Tour. His sisters, Jessica and Nelly, play professional golf on the LPGA Tour. He has both American and Czech citizenship. He started tennis with his dad at age 3 and began training at IMG Academy when he was 9. Before that, he played ice hockey but switched to tennis at 12. In 2018, he won the Australian Open Boys’ title and reached the final at Wimbledon in the juniors. He turned pro later that year and was homeschooled during his junior years. He speaks English and Czech.
Nike (apparel), Wilson (racquets), Rolex, TAG Heuer
Racquet
Wilson Ultra Pro 98 (customized)
Playing Style
Aggressive baseliner; strong serve & forehand
Signature Move
Inside-out forehand winner
Psychology and playing Approach:
Sebastian Korda is 6’5″ and plays with an aggressive approach. His serve regularly tops 135 mph, and his forehand is one of his biggest weapons. He is coached by Radek Štěpánek. As a kid, he played ice hockey as a goaltender, which helped develop his movement and calm presence on the court. He also has a background in golf and hockey. On court, he looks to break down opponents’ weaknesses, moves forward when he sees an opening, and adjusts well to different court surfaces.
