Sebastian Korda Makes History with Washington Open Win

Sebastian Korda achieved a career milestone by winning the Washington Open, mirroring his father Petr's victory 32 years ago. This marks the first time in ATP history that a father and son have won the same event. Korda's win also made him the first U.S. man to capture the title since 2007.

Sebastian Korda scored a significant career achievement by capturing the Washington Open title, emulating his father Petr Korda's victory at the same tournament 32 years ago. The 4-6, 6-2, 6-0 victory over Flavio Cobolli is historically notable as the first instance of a father and son winning the same ATP Tour event.

Petr Korda secured the title back in 1992, and Sebastian has been a frequent visitor to the tournament since his teenage years, as his father previously coached Radek Stepanek, the 2011 champion. Now coached by Stepanek himself, Korda has strong ties to the event and expressed immense pride in adding his name to the list of champions.

Winning the Washington Open also saw Korda become the first American man to achieve this feat since Andy Roddick in 2007, positioning him among the U.S. men aiming to end the country's 21-year Grand Slam drought. Korda, who reached a career-high world number 18, speaks of a 'healthy jealousy' driving his compatriots to push for greater success in upcoming Grand Slams.

(With inputs from agencies.)