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Sebastian Korda Wins Delray Beach Open, Beating Tommy Paul in All‑American Final

The unseeded 25-year-old banks 200 ranking points to reenter the top 40, capping a comeback from recent injuries.

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.