History of Sebastian Korda in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 19, 2026

Sebastian Korda is an American professional tennis player who has achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 15 on August 12, 2024, and a doubles ranking of No. 46 on March 31, 2025. Korda has won a total of three ATP Tour titles, consisting of two singles titles and one doubles title, marking him as a notable competitor on the professional tennis circuit.

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1996: Last American in Championship match since 1996

In 1996 was the last time an American was in the championship match before Korda in 2024.

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: Switched to Tennis

In 2009, Korda decided to switch from ice hockey to tennis at the age of 9 after accompanying his father's performance at the US Open.

2010: Sam Querrey win on European clay

In 2010, Sam Querrey was the last American male tennis player to win on European clay before Korda's win in May 2021.

January 2018: Reached ITF Junior No. 1 Ranking

On January 29, 2018, Korda reached an ITF junior combined ranking of world No. 1.

2018: Won Australian Open Boys' Singles Title

In 2018, Sebastian Korda won the boys' singles title at the Australian Open, 20 years after his father, Petr Korda, won the men's singles title.

2020: Sister's Olympic Gold Medal

In 2020, Sebastian Korda's older sister, Nelly Korda, won a gold medal in the women's golf category at the Summer Olympics.

April 12, 2021: Achieved Career-High Ranking of No. 62

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

May 31, 2021: Reached Career-High Ranking of No. 50

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

July 12, 2021: Reached Career-High Ranking of No. 46

On July 12, 2021, Sebastian Korda reached a new career-high ranking of No. 46 after his debut at Wimbledon.

2021: Loss to Felix Auger-Aliassime

In 2021, Korda suffered a loss to Félix Auger-Aliassime at Acapulco.

2022: Played at the Australian Open

In 2022, Korda started his season by playing at the Australian Open where he upset Cameron Norrie in the first round, defeated Corentin Moutet in the second round, and lost to Pablo Carreño Busta in the third round.

2022: Reached Finals at Gijón Open and European Open

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: Reached Second Round at US Open

In 2022, Sebastian Korda reached the second round of the US Open after defeating Facundo Bagnis, before losing to Tommy Paul.

2023: 2023 Season: US Open, Asian Swing, and Shanghai Masters

In 2023, Korda lost in the first round at the US Open, reached the semifinals at the Zhuhai Championships, and the final at the Astana Open. He also reached the semifinals at the Shanghai Masters, defeating Daniil Medvedev.

2023: Lost in First Round at Wimbledon Championships

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

2023: 2023 Season Highlights

In 2023, Korda reached the final at the Adelaide International 1, losing to Novak Djokovic. He also reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, retiring due to a wrist injury, which improved his ranking to No. 26.

2023: Return to Tour After Injury

In 2023, Korda returned to the tour at the Madrid Open after recovering from a right-wrist injury but lost in the second round. He also lost in the second round at the Italian Open and the French Open.

2023: Semifinals at Queen's Club Championships

In 2023, Sebastian Korda reached the semifinals at the Queen's Club Championships without dropping a set.

August 2024: Achieved Career-High ATP Singles Ranking

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

2024: Won Men's Doubles Title at Mutua Madrid Open

In 2024, Korda and Jordan Thompson won the men's doubles title at the Mutua Madrid Open. It was Korda's first ATP level doubles title.

2024: Reached Semifinals of National Bank Open

In 2024, Korda reached the semifinals of the National Bank Open in Canada, defeating several top players, leading him to reach the top 15 in the rankings.

2024: Libéma Open and Queen's Club Championships

In 2024, Sebastian Korda reached the final at the Libéma Open, losing to Alex de Minaur, and reached the quarterfinals at the Queen's Club Championships, leading to him reaching the top 20 in rankings.

2024: Recorded 100th Win at Open 13 Provence

In 2024, Sebastian Korda recorded his 100th win at the Open 13 Provence over Hugo Grenier, but lost in the second round to Grigor Dimitrov.

March 2025: Reached Career-High Doubles Ranking

In March 2025, Sebastian Korda reached his best doubles ranking of No. 46.

2025: Reached Final at Adelaide International

In 2025, Sebastian Korda reached the final at the Adelaide International, where he lost to Félix Auger-Aliassime.

2025: Return from Injury and US Open Retirement

In 2025, after recovering from a stress fracture and missing Wimbledon, Korda returned at the Winston-Salem Open, reaching the semifinal but withdrawing due to illness, and retired early at the US Open.