2024-08-05 07:04:51
Sebastian Korda said it was “probably the most special moment of his career” as he emulated his father and won the Washington Open.
The 24-year-old beat Flavio Coboli 4-6 6-2 6-0 on Sunday to win his second career title.
Sebastian’s father Peter won the tournament in 1992, making them the first father and son in ATP Tour history to win the same title.
“us [the Korda family] This event has a long history. One of my biggest goals is to come out here one day and hopefully win games and have my name in the stadium,” Korda said.
“This is probably the most special moment of my career so far.”
Sebastian’s coach, Radek Stepanek, was coached by Peter and won the 2011 Washington Open.
Defeating Copoli means Korda will rise to a career-high world ranking of 18th.
Elsewhere, former world number two Paula Badosa beat Marie Bouzkova 6-1 4-6 6-4 to win her first title in more than two years. championship title.
The 26-year-old dropped out of the top 100 in 2023 due to a stress fracture in her back.
But the Spaniard’s victory over Bouzkova means she will move back into the top 50 and earn a wild card to compete in Washington.
“Especially what I went through last year, for me to come back and win a big championship like the 500m against the best players in the world and compete against them again, it means a lot to me,” Badosa said.
“A year ago I was sitting on the couch, so it’s a lot different now. Now I’m an athlete again.”
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