Tennis has always been a game of complete uncertainty. Despite being in a hot run of form, there can be absolute shockers that the players can deal with while some unexpected names can rise and become young sensations. This year at the Shanghai Rolex Masters, the tennis world has seen the rise of Sebastian Korda, who pulled out one of the biggest shockers by defeating defending champion Daniil Medvedev.

The young American has been purely sensational and made his spot into the quarter-finals of the tournament. After securing the win against the Russian, he reflects on how it helped him gain some much-needed confidence.

Sebastian Korda reflects on his win against Medvedev and how it helped him remain calm and composed

Sebastian Korda’s journey to the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters has been nothing short of sensational. After defeating Francisco Cerundolo, Korda reflected on his remarkable run and the lessons he had learned.

In particular, he highlighted the match against Daniil Medvedev as a turning point. Korda said that to beat the best in the world, one must play exceptional tennis. The confidence he gained from that victory was a key to better performances at the ongoing Shanghai Masters.

What stood out in Korda’s approach was his ability to stay calm under pressure and maintain self-belief, especially during critical moments. During his match against the Argentinean, Corda was calm and composed which helped him bag a massive win while helping him to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters.

“You gotta play some really good tennis to beat some of the best in the world. I gained a lot of confidence from that match against Medvedev. I used it today, especially in the crucial moments. I just stayed calm & believed in myself & really went after it.. This is a big reward for me. Hopefully, I can keep going & keep getting my ranking a little better,” said Korda in the post-match interview.

Thus, the young American’s journey at the Shanghai Masters has been sensational. From defeating Medvedev to defeating the Argentinean, he has showcased that calm and composure can help one win the matches. With his win against Medvedev, he also created a special record for him.

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Korda creates a special milestone for him after defeating Daniil Medvedev

While many expected Medvedev to win the match against Korda, it was the American player who came out better among the two and stunned everyone. Despite making it through to the finals of the China Open, Med had no answers to the wrath that Korda presented.

After securing the win, he not only stunned everyone but also recorded his first-ever win against the top 5 in the ATP rankings. This was a major milestone for him as he will now be looking to make it further into the tournament and secure the prestigious title. With the quarter-final clash set in 2 days, he would like to keep the momentum going while registering another win and reaching the semi-finals.

However, it is only time that will reveal his heroics. How far do you think can he progress? Please spark your views in the comments below!

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