American Sebastian Korda retired due to injury in the Australian Open quarterfinals against Karen Khachanov down 7-6 (5), 6-3, 3-0 on Tuesday in Melbourne. Here’s what you need to know:
- On the changeover at 3-2 in the second set, Korda received a medical timeout in which the trainer wrapped his right wrist.
- Khachanov won the next four games to take the second set 6-3. He won the opening three games of the third set before Korda retired.
- Korda is the first player to retire from a singles match at this year’s Australian Open in the 242nd match.
Sebastian Korda has been forced to retire due to injury.@karenkhachanov advances 7-6(5) 6-3 3-0 ret.#AusOpen • #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/AbiEHT4iKh
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2023
Backstory
Korda, 22, made his first Grand Slam quarterfinal at this year’s Australian Open. The Bradenton, Fla., native advanced to the quarterfinal after defeating 2022 Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev in the third round and No. 10 seed Hubert Hurkacz in five sets during the Round of 16.
Korda entered the Australian Open ranked No. 25 in the world. He has one ATP Tour title, winning the 2021 Emilia-Romagna Open.
Korda is a part of a successful sports family. His sisters — Nelly and Jessica — are professional golfers on the LPGA…
