Delray Beach
Korda wins all-American duel, claims Delray Beach crown
The 25-year-old ousted three of the top five seeds en route to title
February 22, 2026
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Sebastian Korda celebrates his Delray Beach triumph with fiancée Ivana Nedved.
By ATP Staff
Sebastian Korda earned his third ATP Tour title on Sunday at the Delray Beach Open, where he defeated fifth-seeded countryman Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3 in the final.
A 2021 finalist in Delray Beach, Korda went one step further to become the ninth American champion at the event. Thanks to his title run, the 25-year-old is up to No. 40 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings.
“[It means] a lot. I’ve been through some stuff the past couple of months, years,” Korda said. “I’ve lost a lot of finals and now to get one here in Delray — this is where I made my first ATP final — so it’s like a full-circle day. I’m just happy.”
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In blustery afternoon conditions, Korda remained tight to the baseline and dictated play with confident ball-striking. He earned a decisive break at 5-4 in the opening set and held his ground on serve, winning 83 per cent of his first-serve points, according to Infosys ATP Stats. Korda courageously dug out of a 0/40 hole when serving for the match, saving a fourth break point later that game and eventually clinching the title after one hour, 22 minutes.
“It was tricky. We were both struggling out there, it was super windy,” Korda said. “I was just trying to put the ball in the court. I was born and raised in Florida, so I’m used to the wind a little bit, but this was extreme for sure.”
Korda ousted three of the top five seeds this week, including second seed Casper Ruud in the quarter-finals and third seed Flavio Cobolli in the semi-finals.
In the second all-American final this season (Dallas), Korda improved to 5-2 against Paul in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series. Sunday marked their first meeting in 20 months (2024 Queen’s Club). Paul, 28, was aiming for his fifth ATP Tour trophy.
Korda did not play between Roland Garros and Winston-Salem last year while he recovered from a stress fracture in his right shin, leading him to use a boot and crutches.
