In a rather expected turn of events, young American tennis star Sebastian Korda took a step back from his self-proclaimed status of being “one of the Wimbledon favorites.” Just days ago, Korda confidently shared his belief in winning on grass at SW19. What could’ve affected the self-confidence of the American going into the most prestigious Grand Slam?

Lately, Korda has shown his incredible talent on the Queen’s Club Championship and has made a successful return to the grass. His confidence has risen with each win, culminating in a stunning victory over Cameron Norrie, which secured him a place in the semi-finals of the tournament.

Seb Korda steps back from ‘Wimbledon favorites’ claim

Following his win over Norrie, Korda found himself in the spotlight at the post-match conference. A journalist recalled his earlier claim that he was one of the favorites at Wimbledon and questioned his perspective, especially considering his recent return from injury. Korda said it may have been his enthusiasm and his adrenaline following his recent win.

Answering the reporter’s question, Korda took a step back from his earlier comments. With a smile, he admitted, “No. I don’t know where that came from really. I’m pretty kind of just laid back. I don’t know what I was probably thinking. Just kind of hyped up on the match that I played.”

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“You know, it’s always a privilege kind of being in the position that I’m in. I have a big game, and, you know, I love playing on grass. So who knows what could happen, but I think one of the biggest things is to kind of have confidence in yourself and just to believe in yourself.” Korda further added, as reported by Tennis Infinity.

What happened with Korda in his round of 16 post match conference?

Following his victorious round of 16 match against Frances Tiafoe, the reigning champion of the Stuttgart Open 2023, Korda fearlessly asserted his position as one of the favorites at Wimbledon.

While he may have lowered his expectations, Korda’s talent and determination will certainly make a lasting impact on the tournament. With his combination of skill, determination, and newfound humility, Korda has the potential to make a significant impact and carve out his place among the tennis elite.

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Ultimately, Sebastian Korda’s decision to withdraw his claim to be a Wimbledon favorite reflects a young player’s maturity and understanding of the challenges ahead. He is certainly one of the dark horses for the title. Can he do the unthinkable and win his first Grand Slam title at the upcoming grass-court championships?

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