Nelly Korda, the rising star in the world of tennis, is making waves at the Mizuho Americas Open with her exceptional performance. With a family deeply rooted in tennis, including her father Petr Korda, the 1998 Australian Open Tennis Champion, and her brother Sebastian Korda, currently ranked 23rd in the world, it’s no surprise that Nelly has tennis running in her blood.
Growing up idolizing Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, Nelly has incorporated their winning mentality into her own game. As she heads into the final round of the Mizuho Americas Open, she credits her idols for inspiring her to give her all on the court, regardless of the outcome.
After a winning streak of five consecutive events, Nelly faced a setback at the Cognizant Founders Cup earlier this month. However, she is back on track at the Mizuho Americas Open, leading the pack with a stellar performance in the penultimate round.
Despite a slow start in the tournament, Nelly made a remarkable jump on the leaderboard with a bogey-free round and seven birdies, securing the lead. With her sights set on her sixth victory of the season, Nelly is determined to continue playing with the grace of Federer and the tenacity of Nadal.
As fans eagerly await the final round showdown, all eyes are on Nelly Korda as she aims to add another trophy to her collection. Will she emerge victorious once again? Stay tuned to witness the thrilling conclusion of the Mizuho Americas Open and see if Nelly can clinch yet another title.