History of Sebastian Korda in Timeline

Sebastian Korda is a professional American tennis player. His highest ATP singles ranking is world No. 15, achieved in August 2024, and his highest doubles ranking is No. 57, reached in May 2024. Korda has secured two ATP singles titles and one doubles title. Notably, he won the junior title at the 2018 Australian Open, mirroring his father Petr Korda's Australian Open title victory 20 years prior.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1996: First American in the Championship Match Since 1996

In 2024, Korda became the first American in the championship match of the Libéma Open since 1996.

July 5, 2000: Sebastian Korda's Birth

On July 5, 2000, Sebastian Korda was born. He is an American professional tennis player.

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2009: Switch to Tennis

In 2009, at the age of 9, Sebastian Korda decided to switch from competitive junior ice hockey to tennis after accompanying his father to the US Open.

2010: Querrey's Win on European Clay

In 2010, Sam Querrey became the first American male tennis player to win on European clay, a feat that Korda later matched.

2018: Australian Open Junior Title

In 2018, Sebastian Korda won the junior title at the Australian Open, following in his father's footsteps 20 years after Petr Korda won the same title.

April 12, 2021: Career-High Ranking

On April 12, 2021, Sebastian Korda reached a then career-high ranking of ATP world No. 62.

May 31, 2021: New Career-High Ranking

On May 31, 2021, as a result of winning his first ATP Tour singles title, Sebastian Korda reached a new then career-high ranking of No. 50.

July 12, 2021: New Career-High Ranking

On July 12, 2021, despite losing in the fourth round at Wimbledon, Sebastian Korda reached a new career-high ranking of No. 46.

2021: Monte-Carlo Masters and Estoril Open

In 2021, Korda had significant performances including upsetting Carlos Alcaraz at the Monte-Carlo Masters and Félix Auger-Aliassime at the Estoril Open, marking his third top-10 win.

2022: Australian Open Debut

In 2022, Korda debuted at the Australian Open, upsetting Cameron Norrie in the first round and reaching the third round before losing to Pablo Carreño Busta.

2022: Finals in Gijón and Antwerp

In 2022, Sebastian Korda reached the final of the Gijón Open, losing to Andrey Rublev, and the final of the European Open in Antwerp, losing to Félix Auger-Aliassime.

2022: US Open Second Round

In 2022, at the US Open, Sebastian Korda reached the second round for the first time after defeating Facundo Bagnis, but lost to Tommy Paul in a five-set match.

2023: 2023 Asian Swing

In 2023 during the Asian swing, Sebastian Korda reached the semifinals at the Zhuhai Championships, the final at the Astana Open, and the semifinals at the Shanghai Masters, defeating Daniil Medvedev at the Shanghai Masters.

2023: 2023 Season Start and Australian Open Quarterfinal

In 2023, Korda started the season at the Adelaide International 1, reaching the final. He also reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open but retired due to a right-wrist injury.

2023: Wimbledon Championships First Round Loss

In 2023, Sebastian Korda lost in the first round at the Wimbledon Championships to Jiří Veselý.

2023: Queen's Club Championships Semifinal

In 2023, Sebastian Korda reached the semifinals of the Queen's Club Championships without dropping a set, defeating Dan Evans, Frances Tiafoe, and Cameron Norrie.

2023: Return from Injury and Tournament Performances

In 2023, after recovering from a right-wrist injury, Sebastian Korda returned to the tour but faced second-round losses at the Madrid Open, Italian Open, and French Open.

May 6, 2024: Career-High Doubles Ranking

On May 6, 2024, Sebastian Korda achieved a doubles ranking of No. 57.

August 12, 2024: Career-High Singles Ranking

On August 12, 2024, Sebastian Korda achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 15.

2024: Libéma Open Final and Queen's Club Championships Quarterfinal

In 2024, Sebastian Korda reached the final of the Libéma Open, losing to Alex de Minaur, and also reached the quarterfinals of the Queen's Club Championships, resulting in him and his father Petr becoming the first father/son duo to rank in the Top 20.

2024: National Bank Open Semifinal

In 2024, Sebastian Korda reached the semifinals of the National Bank Open, marking his first Masters semifinal and resulting in him reaching the top 15 in the rankings.