ATP Delray Beach: Korda after beating Isner in the semifinals
Sebastian Korda has reached the semi-finals of an ATP Tour tournament for the first time. The 20-year-old American defeated John Isner in Delray Beach and meets the Briton Cameron Norrie in the semifinals.
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last edit: Jan 12, 2021, 08:07 am
Korda, who had already defeated Isner at the French Open in autumn 2020, won the night session at Delray Beach 6: 3, 4: 6 and 6: 3. And showed strong nerves: With a score of 5: 3 in the third set, the youngster served the match, Isner scored 0:40 with three strong points, three chances for the comeback. But Sebastian Korda did not let himself be disturbed.
"I was very happy how I played this game," said Korda after the match. "I mean, he played three incredible points at the beginning. The way he played those balls, I thought to myself: too well. I couldn't do anything. He came on the net, played mighty points, those were just three great strong points. I just stayed with my game, maybe got a little more aggressive. In the end, this last game was a lot of stress. " The Korda dismantled with a primal scream for the transformed match point.
Korda in the semifinals against Norrie
In the semifinals, Korda meets Cameron Norrie, who defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-0, 3-6 and 6-4. Qualifier Christian Harrison continued his amazing triumph in the upper half, beating Gianluca Mager from Italy 7: 6 (2) and 6: 4. Harrison was fined 3,000 US dollars by the ATP after the match for refusing to wear a mask during the on-court interview.
The favorite for the title is now Hubert Hurkacz. The Pole, who was placed fourth, beat the Ecuadorian Roberto Quiroz 6: 4 and 6: 4.