“If Not Next Year…”: Martina Navratilova on When Sebastian Korda Can Win a Grand Slam
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Sebastian Korda is an American professional tennis player who came into the spotlight when he lifted the trophy at Emilia-Romagna Open in May 2021. He defeated Marco Cecchinato in the finals to achieve his maiden ATP 250 title. The American dominated throughout the competition without dropping a single set in the whole tournament.
Presently competing at San Diego open in California, Korda beat his countryman Tommy Paul in a thriller three-set round-of-32 match, where Korda had full control in the third set. After the match, Martina Navratilova applauded the American, referring to him as a complete player.
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Sebastian Korda is a complete player, says Martina Navratilova
In an interview with Tennis Channel, she said, “Also a matter of time. Seb Korda, a complete player, he keeps his head about him. First time I saw him play I’m like, ‘he’s already been here, in his previous life,’ I don’t know. He’s been coached so well by his parents.
“He’s got such a great game, a great outlook. I think if not next year, I would say also 2023 would be a year for him.”
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Martina Navratilova is a former World No. 1 and 18-time singles Grand Slam champion. After having an extraordinary professional career, she retired in the year 2006.
Korda at San Diego Open
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After having an unsuccessful run at US Open 2021, Sebastian Korda is back in action at San Diego Open in California, America. The American got off to a good start, beating Tommy Paul in the first round of the competition.
In the post-match interview, he said, “It was tough. Tommy started playing a lot better. In the first set I was playing really well and dictating really well and then he was coming up clutch in some big moments. I just played better in the third set.”
Sebastian Korda will face the ninth-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy in the round of 16.
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