Sebastian Korda, the American tennis prodigy, has been the talk of the town after his recent victory over the former world no.1 Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open. The 22-year-old has been shaped by the great Andre Agassi. Many believe that his incredible win at the Australian Open has been a testament to the mentorship and guidance provided by the eight-time Grand Slam champion.
Korda is having a dream run in Australia this year. In the third round of the Australian Open, Korda upset two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev 7-6(7), 6-3, 7-6 (4).
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After his epic victory, Korda shares his love for his mentor Andre Agassi
One of the key factors behind Korda’s success at the Australian Open has been his relationship with Andre Agassi. The two have been working together for several years, and Agassi has played a crucial role in Korda’s development as a player. Agassi, who is one of the greatest players of all time, has shared his vast experience and knowledge with Korda and helped him to hone his skills and improve his game.
After his mammoth win at the Australian Open, Korda revealed the message that his mentor had sent him. In the post-match press conference, Korda said, “Yeah, he texted me. He’s going to bed now. That’s the last thing he sent me (smiling). Yeah, he’s one of the most special people in my life. We started talking during COVID in 2020. He’s been one of the biggest parts of my rise. Just overall as a tennis player, as a human being.”
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Korda shared that the two have spent a lot of time together. He further added, “Yeah, he’s very special to me.” Korda’s revelation of Agassi’s message is a testament to the impact that Agassi has had on his career. Agassi’s words of encouragement and belief in Korda have helped him to believe in himself and to know that he belongs at the top level of the sport.
Korda once mentioned his role model
Korda’s win at the Australian Open is a significant milestone in his career. Fans see it is a sign of better things to come. He has shown that he can compete with the best players in the world. Korda has the potential to become a future Grand Slam champion, and he is well on his way to achieving his goals and becoming one of the top players in the world.
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In the realm of sports, the Korda family has a long history of leaving their mark. Sebastian Korda discussed how his sister and golf star, Nelly Korda, is his role model during a press conference after his win at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. Korda discussed how his sister Nelly inspires him to get better every day. Share your thoughts about the rising tennis player in the comments below.