Overview
- Korda defeated Paul 6-4, 6-3 on Feb. 22 in Delray Beach, closing from 0-40 down while serving for the title in blustery, 30‑mph gusts.
- The victory is Korda’s third ATP Tour crown and his first since August 2024, achieved in one hour 22 minutes.
- Entering at No. 50, he ousted top seeds Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals and Flavio Cobolli in the semifinals after wins over Mackenzie McDonald and Alex Michelsen.
- The title yields 200 ATP points and $106,460 in prize money, projecting a rise of about 10 places to No. 40.
- The match headlined a rare all‑American championship before 4,774 fans, with Korda improving his record over Paul to 5-2.