Sebastian Korda keeps on hitting career high-ranks. After the American defeated Marin Cilic in Acapulco (7-5 6-2), he goes up 5 places in the live rankings to be the new world no.87. This move allows Sebastian to overcome his compatriot player Marcos Giron to be the new American no.9.
Sebastian will face Felix Auger Aliassime for the first time in his career in the second round in Acapulco. If he wins that match, he is projected to be ranked (live) no.78. In case the American wins the tournament in Acapulco, he should be ranked no.45 from the upcoming Monday.
Korda in Acapulco, ranking, and results in 2021
Now the world no.92, Sebastian owns a compiled 11-3 win-loss record in 2021. Sebastian is participating in Acapulco where he bested Marin Cilic 7-5 6-2.
Sebastian Korda will come up against Auger-Aliassime in the 2nd round. They have never competed against each other up to now in top events.
Sebastian clinched 1 title in 2021 in the Quimper Challenger. The American was the runner-up in Delray Beach (Delray Beach Open).
Auger-Aliassime in Acapulco, ranking, and results in 2021
Now ranked no.18, Felix owns a 8-3 match record in 2021. Felix is now playing in Acapulco where he toppled Tennys Sandgren 6-3 7-68.
Felix Auger Aliassime will fight against Korda in the 2nd round. They have never competed against each other until now in top events.
Auger-Aliassime reached the final in Melbourne (Murray River Open).