Sebastian Korda, the rising tennis star currently ranked 19th in the world, has recently undergone surgery on his right elbow, a procedure prompted by ongoing issues that led him to withdraw from three consecutive tournaments. Korda has not participated in a match since his disappointing performance at the US Open, where he was eliminated in the second round.
In a heartfelt message shared via Instagram, Korda informed his followers of the surgery, expressing his optimism about the procedure’s success and his eagerness to return to the court. “Hi everyone, I wanted to update you all—I’ve been dealing with some elbow issues and my team and I decided surgery was the best option. Everything went great, and I can’t wait to be back on court soon. Thanks for all your support,” he wrote.
This setback comes after a promising start to Korda’s season, during which he celebrated his second career title at the Washington Open and reached the semi-finals of the Canadian Open. However, after suffering an early defeat in Cincinnati and another loss to Tomas Machac at the US Open, Korda’s injury problems became apparent. He subsequently withdrew from the ATP 250 event in Hangzhou and the Masters 1000 in Shanghai, with his participation in the upcoming Almaty tournament also in doubt.
Although Korda has not specified a timeline for his recovery, it seems unlikely that he will be fit to compete for the remainder of the season. He remains listed for the Paris Masters and the Metz ATP 250, but given the circumstances, it is expected he will have to skip these events as he focuses on rehabilitation.
This isn’t the first time injuries have interrupted Korda’s career. Earlier this year, he had a strong start, defeating notable players like Andy Murray and Jannik Sinner before reaching the Adelaide final, where he faced Novak Djokovic. Unfortunately, he was forced to retire during the Australian Open due to a wrist injury, sidelining him for three months. Since announcing his surgery, Korda has received an outpouring of support from fellow athletes and fans alike, underscoring the camaraderie that exists within the tennis community.