Sebastian Korda and fiance Ivana Nedved share a heartfelt courtside kiss after beating Carlos Alcaraz at the Miami Open (Image via Getty)
Sebastian Korda gave fans a moment they won’t forget in Miami. The American player beat World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the Round of 32 at the Miami Open on Sunday, and he did it in style.
Right after the final point, Korda stood still for a second, closed his eyes, and smiled as the crowd cheered loudly at Hard Rock Stadium. On the other side, Alcaraz looked shocked, trying to process what just happened.This win was a big one. Korda became only the fifth American player since 2015 to defeat a World No. 1. It wasn’t just about the result, it was about how calm and confident he looked throughout the match. As soon as it ended, he walked straight to his fiancée, Ivana Nedved.
She hugged him, kissed him on the cheek, and a few moments later, the two shared a longer, emotional kiss that quickly caught fans’ attention.
Sebastian Korda credits Ivana Nedved for support as American reflects on Carlos Alcaraz win and Miami Open run
Even before this match, Sebastian Korda had spoken about how important Ivana Nedved is in his life. In an interview with the ATP Tour, he explained how she helps him stay calm and focused, both on and off the court. After such a big win, those words felt even more real.“She’s honestly one of the most positive people that I have in my life.
She always sees the bright side of everything. She always tells me how it is if I’m doing something wrong. She’s not scared to tell me the things that I’m doing wrong and things that I can do better. And it’s just a great mix,” Sebastian Korda said.He also shared how their relationship helps him feel better when he plays. “She really cares about me as a tennis player, but most importantly, as a human being as well. I feel like once you’re happy as a person, the rest follows.
You’re much happier on court, you don’t have to deal with anything that you don’t really have to deal with and just to be happy,” he added.Korda also spoke about their upcoming wedding in a light and honest way. “I don’t have any taste whatsoever in any of that stuff. But she’s doing an amazing job. She’s taking it into her own reins and it’ll be awesome,” he said.With this win behind him, Korda now moves forward in the Miami Open. He is set to face Martin Landaluce in the next round, with match timing yet to be announced. After this performance, many will be watching closely to see what he does next.
