Tennis, a sport that involves competitiveness, rivalry, and disputes, is known for the harsh realizations that it brings to the players. But tennis also has moments of victory and joy, triggering a plethora of emotions. The Rolex Shanghai Masters tournament is bringing several moments of joy as well as disappointments for both the players and the fans. The recent triumph of Sebastian Korda over Daniil Medvedev brought out one such story of emotional connection.

The Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev faced an early exit from the Rolex Shanghai Masters, a defeat that was quite disappointing for the fans as the 27-year-old was the defending champion in the tournament. But on the other side of the tournament, Sebastian Korda’s victory brought out an emotional side that compelled the fans to hear out and support the story.

Sebastian Korda talks about his parents’ feeling after massive victory over Medvedev

Sebastian Korda’s victory over Daniil Medvedev at the Shanghai Masters was a remarkable one for the rising star. The young American player defeated the world No. 3 in straight sets, displaying skill, determination, and undivided focus throughout the match. Fans, on one side, were disappointed as their hopes with Daniil Medvedev crashed, but the excitement and happiness that the 23-year-old American presented seemed to balance it out.

Caught in a conversation with the press post-victory, Korda talked about his excitement after gaining this massive victory against the renowned tennis giant. As the conversation moved ahead, the 23-year-old also opened up about his personal life. On being asked by the media about how his father felt about this win, he said, “No, he sent me a text, and then he was going to go to sleep (smiling). I haven’t talked to my parents yet. The time change is brutal for them. It’s an early morning. But, yeah, when I get back to the hotel I’ll give ’em a ring and we’ll talk a little bit.”

As the question about his parents came up, the fans developed an intrigue to know about the young American’s father, who has also been a part of the tennis world.

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The rich tennis history of the Korda family

As the post-victory conversation led to Sebastian Korda’s family, a sneak peek into it is what everyone would look for. Sebastian Korda’s father, Petr Korda, is a name that has firm roots in the world of tennis. Petr Korda himself was a professional tennis player and has great achievements. The Australian Open title in 1998 along with reaching a career-high ranking of World No. 2 were some of the major ones.

The 23-year-old’s connection in the world of sports doesn’t just end here. His sisters, Jessica and Nelly, have also made a name for themselves in the world of golf. Jessica is a successful professional golfer, and Nelly is also one of the top-ranked female golfers internationally. Thus, his family’s connections to sports are undoubtedly a point that the fans are sure to find fascinating.

As the young American tennis star gained immense popularity and attention, his next match against Argentine Francisco Cerundolo will certainly have the attention of his fans.

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