While sidelined by a stress fracture since the 2025 French Open, tennis player Sebastian Korda found a meaningful way to stay active and connected with sports by joining his sister Nelly Korda on the golf course. This shared activity provided a rare and special moment for the siblings, both of whom excel as professional athletes in their respective sports.
At 24, Sebastian is working on his comeback, while Nelly, 27, has recently completed another impressive LPGA season. Their time together on the golf course highlights the athletic talent that runs deep in the Korda family.
The Athletic Achievements of the Korda Siblings and Their Time Together
Sebastian Korda has two older sisters—Jessica, 32, and Nelly, 27—both of whom pursue professional golf careers on the LPGA Tour. Nelly is a distinguished athlete with two major championship titles, 15 LPGA victories, and a gold medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She has also held the top position in the Women’s World Golf Rankings.
Recently, Nelly shared a video on social media showing the siblings enjoying time together on a golf course, with her sitting on a golf cart as Sebastian practiced his swings.
Was indeed the right club, Nelly captioned the video.
Throughout his injury recovery, Sebastian has emphasized family support and spending time with his girlfriend, Ivana Nedved. The shin stress fracture forced him to pause his professional tennis career after competing at Roland Garros, where he was seeded 23rd.
During the 2025 French Open, Sebastian won his first two matches against Luciano Darderi and Jenson Brooksby with scores of 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, and 6-1, 6-2, 7-6(2), respectively. However, his journey ended in the third round when he lost to 15th seed Frances Tiafoe in straight sets, 6-7(6), 3-6, 4-6.
Anticipated Return to Tennis and Upcoming Tournaments
The injury has caused Sebastian to miss important grass-court tournaments this season, including the BOSS Open in Stuttgart, Queen’s Club Championships, and Wimbledon. He was also forced to withdraw from the 2025 Citi DC Open, where he was expected to defend his title.
His return is targeted for the 2025 Winston-Salem Open, scheduled from August 17 to 23 at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. This event will serve as his first tournament of the North American hard-court season and his only competition before the US Open.
The Winston-Salem Open will feature several notable players, including defending champion Lorenzo Sonego, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Nuno Borges, Sebastián Báez, and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
Following Winston-Salem, Sebastian will compete in the US Open in New York. His best Grand Slam result to date has been reaching the second round in both 2022 and 2024.
Last year, as the 16th seed at the US Open, Sebastian defeated Corentin Moutet in the first round with a 7-6(3), 6-1, 6-0 win, but was eliminated in the second round by Tomáš Macháč, with scores of 6-4, 6-2, 6-4.
The Broader Impact of the Korda Family’s Sporting Journey
The golfing outing between Sebastian and Nelly Korda during his tennis hiatus provides a glimpse into the support and camaraderie that help athletes manage challenges such as injuries. Their shared experiences in professional sports, across tennis and golf, underscore the dedication required to compete at the highest levels.
Sebastian’s planned return to competitive tennis at Winston-Salem and subsequent participation in the US Open will be closely watched by fans eager to see how he regains form after his time away from the court. Meanwhile, Nelly continues to build on her accomplished golf career, maintaining her status as one of the sport’s top players.