Korda and a Fresh Start: "I Noticed I Had Lost That Inner Fire"

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Sebastian Korda enjoys tennis again. The American found the formula to overcome a lackluster Stefanos Tsitsipas in just two sets in the third round of the Miami Open 2025 (7-6 6-3). At 24 years old, the son of the great Petr Korda aims to continue making his mark among the new tennis stars, especially after being nearly forgotten in recent months due to a lack of good performances. Additionally, he serves as a local hero, born in the state of Florida.

The pressure of having a Grand Slam-winning father can be a significant burden for a tennis player's career, coupled with the challenge of dealing with injuries. Sebastian Korda has experience in this regard. After a successful 2024, winning the Madrid Masters 1000 in doubles with Jordan Thompson and then the ATP 500 Washington title in singles, he had to undergo surgery for an elbow injury. He started 2025 well with a runner-up finish in the Adelaide ATP but suffered another injury setback with a tear. Fully recovered, at the Miami Open 2025, he easily defeated Challenger player Eliot Spizzirri (6-4 6-2) in a deceptive debut and also triumphed over Tsitsipas in two sets (7-6 6-3). Korda shared his current situation in an interview with Tennis Channel.

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- Game plan against Tsitsipas

Following his first victory over a top 10 player since defeating Alexander Zverev at the Canada Masters seven months ago, Sebastian expressed his satisfaction: "The plan was very clear for both of us, and there were no secrets. Tsitsipas was going to target my forehand, and I was going to play to his backhand. I didn't start very well, but I found my rhythm quickly. I believe I played a very solid match, took my chances when they came, and I think that was the key today. I took more risks than him, approached the net more, and was more aggressive. I'm happy with how it went."

- Injuries, a setback in his progression

The elbow injury kept him out for five months, from September to January: "I spent a lot of time off the court due to injuries. I felt that I had lost that inner fire in many matches. So, beating a top 10 player means a lot to me, especially in Miami, one of my favorite places to play."

"I was in good form at the ATP Adelaide, but then I had a minor tear, which wasn't ideal. My main goal is to be healthy again, something I'm achieving because the last two years have been challenging in that regard."

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