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‘Have a Little Bit of Korda’s DNA in Myself’ – Coach Turns Philosophical After American Star Sebastian Korda’s Dream Australian Open Run

Published 01/24/2023, 5:15 AM EST

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Radek Stepanek has recently turned philosophical after American star Sebastian Korda‘s dream run at the Australian Open. In a recent interview, the tennis coach, Stepanek, spoke about his experience coaching Korda. He shared how it is a way of repaying what Korda’s father, Petr, did for him during his career.

Stepanek has worked with some of the biggest names in the sport. He has a reputation for being able to take raw talent and turn it into world-class players. He has been working with Korda for the past few years and has been instrumental in his recent success.

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Sebastian, the son of former tennis player Petr Korda, has been making waves in the tennis world in recent years. He reached his first quarterfinal in a Grand Slam tournament at the Australian Open this year. It was a dream run for the young American star, who had never previously been past the second round of a major tournament. According to EuroSport, the tennis coach shared, “I can say I have a little bit of Korda’s DNA – tennis DNA – in myself. I am very close to the family. I saw Sebi growing up from a child to the man he is today, and tomorrow he is in his first quarter-finals at a Grand Slam.”

Stepanek’s relationship with the Korda family goes back to his playing days. Petr Korda was Stepanek’s coach during his career, and it was under his guidance that Stepanek reached a career-high ranking of 8th in the world. Stepanek has always spoken highly of Petr, praising his coaching abilities and the impact he had on his career.

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Stepanek believes that Korda’s success at the Australian Open is a testament to the hard work and dedication that both he and Korda have put into their training. However, he also believes that there is something else that has helped Korda to reach his full potential – his DNA. Stepanek believes that Korda’s DNA is what sets him apart from other players, as he has a unique combination of physical and mental attributes, according to him.

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Stepanek also believes that his experience working with Petr during his career has helped him to understand Sebastian’s DNA better. He believes that the knowledge he gained from working with Petr has allowed him to push Korda to reach his full potential.

Korda has not forgotten the legacy left by his father

Korda came very near to attaining his objective of winning a Grand Slam title. He defeated many seasoned opponents like Daniil Medvedev and Hubert Hurkacz. During one of his matches, fans found it quite heartwarming watching Korda paying a subtle tribute to his two idols. The young athlete was seen delicately tapping the names of his father, Petr Korda and mentor Andre Agassi before entering the court.

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Korda didn’t do it in front of people or as a flashy fashion statement, but more to build his confidence. Share your thoughts about Sebastian Korda and his run at the Australian Open in your comments below.

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Dr Aditya Raveendran Menon

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Aditya Menon is a Tennis Author at EssentiallySports. A dentist by profession, he developed an unbridled love for tennis from the moment his father introduced him to the sport. Watching Roger Federer dominate the ATP tour with his unique and effortless style played a pivotal role in pushing Aditya to write about tennis for national publications.
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Tony Thomas