- No 29 Korda wins in straight sets over No 7 Medvedev
- Young American will meet No 10 Hurkacz on Sunday
Sebastian Korda comes by his athleticism and competitive instincts honestly. From Dad, the 1998 Australian Open champion. From Mom, also a former professional tennis player. And from two big sisters, both current golf pros.
Add in some mentorship from eight-time major champ Andre Agassi and a couple of coaches, including former player Radek Stepanek, and maybe it shouldn’t be all that surprising that Korda, a 22-year-old American never past the fourth round at a grand slam tournament, would manage to eliminate two-time runner-up Daniil Medvedev at Melbourne Park.