On August 20, 2025, Sebastian Korda will face Kamil Majchrzak in the third round of the Winston-Salem Open, held at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. Returning from injury, Korda aims to demonstrate his competitive edge in this ATP 250 hard-court event, seeking to advance further in the tournament.

Match Context and Player Backgrounds

The eleventh-seeded American Sebastian Korda has had a challenging season due to a stress fracture in his right shin, limiting his playing time. Despite this setback, he showed promise on hard courts earlier in the year, with his best result being a finals appearance at the Adelaide International. The Winston-Salem Open marks his first tournament since the French Open.

Korda benefited from a first-round bye and then delivered a strong performance against Vit Kopriva in the second round. His aggressive serving netted 10 aces, and breaking his opponent three times secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory.

Polish player Kamil Majchrzak has mostly competed on the Challenger circuit this season, winning titles in Madrid and Kozerki. His exposure on the main tour has been limited, with a first-round loss at Melbourne his only recent hard-court event. However, his form in Winston-Salem has been impressive; he defeated Nicolas Jarry in a tight opener with a 7-6(6), 6-4 scoreline, and then dominated seventh-seed Nuno Borges 6-1, 6-3 in round two without being broken.

First Meeting Between Korda and Majchrzak

This match represents the first encounter between Sebastian Korda and Kamil Majchrzak on the ATP tour, setting the head-to-head at an even 0-0 ahead of their contest on Wednesday.

Examining the Match Odds and Predictions

According to BetMGM, Korda is favored to win, reflecting his greater experience and higher caliber on hard courts, where he holds a 7-5 record this season. His fitness seems improved, and his second-round match showed no signs of lingering injury effects.

Meanwhile, Majchrzak’s flawless service games in the tournament so far add unpredictability to the match. Yet, his limited main-tour experience may be a hurdle when facing a player of Korda’s skill and power.

Korda’s aggressive baseline play combined with powerful serves is expected to be the deciding factor. Nevertheless, should Korda’s injury resurface, Majchrzak could capitalize and push the match to an upset result.

Pick: Korda to win in three sets.