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Sebastian Korda said he feels as though being one of the favorites at Wimbledon has taken the tennis world by storm, with many fans online having a different reaction.
Speaking to the media following his victory over Frances Tiafoe in Round 2 of the 2023 Queen’s Club Championship, Korda sang praises for his performance on the grass.
“I move really well and I definitely have a game that a lot of people don’t have, I’m an aggressive player, I like to hit the net, I have good hands and I definitely feel as if I’m one of the favorites at Wimbledon,” Korda stated.
The 22-year-old American already possesses a grass-court skill set. This is evidenced by his victory over Tiafoe, the 2023 Stuttgart Open champion.
Fans and journalists agreed that Korda could succeed at Wimbledon in the future, but perhaps not this year.
Tennis journalist Jose Morgado wrote on Twitter: “I don’t think that’s the case this year, but I really think a healthy Sebe Korda could be a favorite for Wimbledon. It’s amazing to watch him play on the roof.”
However, many fans were quick to remind Korda that there was Novak Djokovic, the seven-time Wimbledon winner and current champion.
“Djokovic must be rolling on the floor laughing and howling ‘someone else!'” one fan wrote on social media. “.
There were those who agreed with the American, and fancied his chances in 2023.
“Sep Korda is in conversation about winning Wimbledon this year for sure, definitely will in the future,” said one fan.
Here are some reactions:
Sebastian Korda takes on Cameron Norrie in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Queen’s Club Championship
Sebastian Korda is set to take on 2022 Wimbledon finalist Cameron Norrie in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Queen’s Club Championships in London.
Korda returned from injury just in time for the end of the clay court season. He’s back in form at Queen’s and has two straight wins so far.
He defeated world No. 32 Dan Evans, 6-4, 7-5, in the first round, and Frances Tiafoe, 7-6(2), 6-3, in the second round.
Meanwhile, his next opponent, Cameron Norrie, outlasted Miomir Kecmanovic 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the first round. He then beat grass court specialist Jordan Thompson, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, in the second round.
This will be the fourth match between Korda and Nuri, with the American leading 2-1.
Sebastian Korda won his first fight in the 2021 Delray Beach semi-final, 6-3, 7-5, and also in the first round at the 2022 Australian Open, 6-3, 6-0, 6-4. Nouri had revenge in the quarterfinals of the 2022 Delray Beach Open, 6-2, 1-6, 7-6(4).
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