What are your expectations for Seb Korda - 2022?

[Aabye5]

It's that time again...I noticed that we've gone 1 whole hour without one of these threads, and everything has again devolved into a Big 3 free-for-all.

Going further down the totem pole, past Carlos or Frances, we arrive at young Sebastian Korda. He's won his first title, and he stands inside the top 50.

So, how far can Sebi go in 2022?

Can he win a 500 series?
Can he climb into the top 25?
At which Slam will we see his best results?

 

[safinmafia]

A nice choke or two in a coupla slam fourth rounds.

 

[Aabye5]

A nice choke or two in a coupla slam fourth rounds.

So, RG and Wimbledon?

It's funny, he's had more success on clay and grass than the hard courts, so far. Can't say that about too many of the young Americans or the youngsters in general. But he also has a solid run in Miami this year, so definitely has the potential for success on all surfaces.

 

[Jonesy]

Will win a 250.

 

[Aabye5]

Will win a 250.

I like this. Nice, reasonable expectation for an up-and-coming player.

 

[The Big Foe fan]

Jesus Christ!!
What's wrong with us?

 

[Aabye5]

Jesus Christ!!
What's wrong with us?

If you use the search tool, you can see that this isn't a new trend. It's just reached a fever pitch because we are between (or almost) between eras.

 

[safinmafia]

So, RG and Wimbledon?

It's funny, he's had more success on clay and grass than the hard courts, so far. Can't say that about too many of the young Americans or the youngsters in general. But he also has a solid run in Miami this year, so definitely has the potential for success on all surfaces.

Yep.
But I hope he does well. I like him.

 

[tennis tom]

Top new 3! He's got a OHBH I believe--therefore worth watching. Looking forward to seeing his sisters in his box when they're not on their tour. Hope he loses that plastic hair band--must of borrowed it from his sis'es. When he wins the family should do the Korda Kick together.

 

[BeatlesFan]

Top new 3! He's got a OHBH I believe--therefore worth watching.

Sebi has a two-handed BH. He's got to lose that ridiculous hair band!

 

[welcome2petrkordaland]

Korda, Alcaraz, Musetti, Sinner, and Brooksby could be great imho.

Response to OP’s question:

I’ll go with a 250 and/or 500 title, 4 or more top 10 wins, a major semi, and 16 ranking.

 

[welcome2petrkordaland]

Oh and hard to say which major he’ll perform best in considering his all court game and versatility at such a young age

 

[dropshotlikeitshot]

A 250, maybe even a 500, slam QF, top 20 ranking. I could see him upsetting a Rublev or a Berrettini in a slam.

 

[No_Kwan_Do]

He'll outperform his sister ... at Tennis.

 

[Aabye5]

Sebi has a two-handed BH. He's got to lose that ridiculous hair band!

You are right, but for some reason I think that both he and FAA should have learned to play one-handed.

 

[atatu]

You are right, but for some reason I think that both he and FAA should have learned to play one-handed.

I guess Stefanos is going to feel lonely out there unless Thiem comes back or Shapo improves.