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The American tennis player, Sebastian Korda, is turning huge waves in the tennis world. Despite his burgeoning success, there is one dream that Korda has yet to fulfill. He wishes to play alongside the legendary Roger Federer. The American expressed his dream on his social media profile.

In his Insta story, Korda answered a fan’s question. He expressed his deep regret at missing out on the opportunity to play with Federer. Korda shared that he had the privilege of playing with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the past. However, he has some interesting words to share for the Swiss GOAT.

Korda shares his unfulfilled Roger Federer dream on his Insta story

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Sebastian Korda wishes he could have shared the court with – Roger Federer. In his recent Instagram story, Korda was asked which player he would love to play with. Without hesitation, he replied, “That would be Roger Federer..” Korda went on to express his deep admiration for Federer, calling him one of the greatest players of all time.

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Unfortunately, Federer’s retirement has put an end to Korda’s dream of playing alongside him. In the same Insta story, Korda expressed his sadness to his fans. He shared the fact that he will never get the chance to share the court with Federer. The American further shared, “Sadly, he’s retired. That’s sad. That’s probably my dream going away, I think.” Roger Federer’s retirement has left a void in the tennis world that many players, including Korda, are struggling to fill.

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Korda has often spoken about his admiration for Federer and the impact that the Swiss have had on the sport. Federer’s legacy will continue to inspire and motivate players to work harder and strive for greatness.

The American had once shared his admiration for the Spaniard GOAT

In an interview, Korda once highlighted that Rafael Nadal is a very humble person, and he drew big inspiration from the GOAT. Korda had also named his cat ‘Rafa’ after the King of Clay. The two met in the fourth round of the French Open 2020, where the Spaniard thrashed Korda in straight sets. The American revealed that he takes a lot of inspiration from the Spanish tennis legend. He chimed that Nadal’s demeanor on the court is nothing short of amazing.

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Korda has been making a name for himself in the tennis world, and his dedication and hard work have already earned him a top-100 ranking. With his impressive skills and passion for the game, it is clear that he will continue to draw inspiration from players like Nadal as he strives to reach greater heights in his career. Share your views about the American tennis player in the comments below.