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Korda lights up Tampa Bay hockey game with sister Nelly
24-year-old is recovering from elbow surgery underwent in October
December 02, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning
Sebastian Korda sets off the Tesla Coils at the Tampa Bay Lightning game with sister Nelly Korda.
By ATP Staff
Sebastian Korda is making the most of his time off the court by diving back into his favourite hobbies.
The 24-year-old, alongside sister and LPGA No. 1 Nelly Korda, attended the Tampa Bay Lightning game on Saturday evening. Avid hockey fan Korda, who grew up playing the sport and often spends time with NHL players, was invited to crank the team’s Tesla Coils before the match.
Korda underwent elbow surgery in October and has not played since his second-round defeat to Tomas Machac at the US Open. The American has, however, been enjoying his recovery time away from the court.
In November, Florida native Korda paid a surprise visit to The Annika LPGA event to watch her sister Nelly claim the title, marking the first time he has been able to watch her win a tournament in person.
Sebastian Korda, Nelly Korda” style=”width:100%;” src=”https://www.atptour.com/-/media/images/news/2024/12/02/10/11/korda-korda-lpga-trophy-2024.jpg?w=100%25″>Sebastian Korda celebrates sister Nelly Korda’s triumph at The Annika LPGA tournament. (Photo Credit: Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
After collecting his maiden ATP 500 title at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in August, Korda rose to a career high of No. 15 in the PIF ATP Rankings. Yet his 2024 season was cut short through injury following his US Open campaign.
With a 31-19 record in 2024, according to Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, Korda will be eager to build some momentum upon return to action in 2025.
