My dad won the Australian Open and millions in tennis prize money - now I'm making my own way in the sport

The Korda family knows a thing or two about elite sport.

And now Sebastian is taking full advantage as he makes waves following in his father’s footsteps.

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Czech Petr Korda, 55, won 10 singles titles during his professional career Tennis career, including the 1998 Australian Open.

Korda defeated Marcelo Rios 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 in just 85 minutes to win his only Grand Slam title and move to second place in the world rankings.

He had four chances in tournaments to reach first place but failed painfully on each occasion.

Korda Sr. also won the Australian Open doubles with Stefan Edberg, but lost the singles final at the 1992 French Open to Jim Courier.

The left-hander – who became famous for his scissors kick celebration – pocketed a staggering £8.4million in prize money.

However, his career ended in controversial circumstances after he tested positive for the banned steroid nandrolone following his loss to Tim Henman in 1998. Wimbledon The quarter-finals, just five months after his success Down Under.

A long and complex legal case eventually saw Korda slapped with Ban for 12 months As of September 1999, prize money and points have also been deducted from it.

He effectively announced his retirement during the suspension, although he made two appearances in tournaments in the Czech Republic, most recently in 2005.

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The Prague-born tennis star has married fellow Czech player and Olympian Regina Rajchertova.

And all Three of their children have become world-class athletes – They all play under the American flag after growing up in Florida.

Daughters, Jessica W Nelly is one of the best female golf players in the world – Nelly won the 2021 Women’s PGA Championship and was ranked No. 1 – while his son Sebastian is making a name for himself in tennis.

Born in July 2000, he initially played ice hockey since he was three years old, and is also an accomplished golfer.

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But he put his primary focus on tennis from the age of nine and is reaping the rewards.

Korda Jr., 23, was inspired by his father to win the Australian Open boys in 2018, and competed on the ATP Tour that same year.

He then earned a wildcard into the 2020 US Open in his first major appearance and added his only ATP title to date at the Emilia Romagna Open in Italy ahead of the French Open in 2021, not dropping a set on his way to getting his hands on it. . On the cup.

The 6ft 5in player has lost his other five ATP finals so far, but stunned Daniil Medvedev at the 2023 Australian Open to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final before retiring with a wrist injury that sidelined him for a few months.

Korda Jr. is currently coached by Martin W Radek Stepanekwith the latter trained by Petr Korda for most of his career and the two families enjoy a special bond.

His top career ranking is 23rd in the world, and he has already earned £3.4 million from tennis at the age of 23.

Away from the court, Korda is in a long-term relationship with Ivana Nedved’s friend – Daughter of Czech football icon Pavel.

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