Sebastian Korda mentioned it was “most likely essentially the most particular second” of his profession as he emulated his father by profitable the Washington Open.
The 24-year-old beat Flavio Cobolli 4-6 6-2 6-0 on Sunday to win the second title of his profession.
Sebastian’s father, Petr, received the competitors in 1992, making them the primary father and son to win the identical title in ATP Tour historical past.
“We [the Korda family] have lots of historical past with this event. One in every of my largest targets was someday coming right here and hopefully profitable the event and placing my identify up there on the stadium,” mentioned Korda.
“That is most likely essentially the most particular second of my profession up to now.”
Sebastian’s coach Radek Stepanek, who was as soon as coached by Petr, received the 2011 Washington Open.
The victory towards Cobolli means Korda will rise to a career-high rating because the world quantity 18.
Elsewhere, former world quantity two Paula Badosa beat Marie Bouzkova 6-1 4-6 6-4 to win her first title in over two years.
The 26-year-old fell out of the highest 100 in 2023 after struggling a stress fracture in her again.
However the Spaniard’s victory towards Bouzkova means she is going to re-enter the highest 50, having gained a wildcard to compete in Washington.
“Particularly what I went by the final 12 months, for me being again, profitable huge titles like a 500, profitable the perfect gamers on the earth, competing towards them once more, for me it means loads,” Badosa mentioned.
“One 12 months in the past I used to be on the sofa so it is a huge distinction now. Now I am an athlete once more.”
