Sebastian Korda of America defeated Hubert Hercz of Poland 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 1-6, 7-6, (10-7) on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time. . Australian Open.
Korda, who knocked out 2021 and 2022 runner-up Daniil Medvedev in the third round, got off to a shaky start against 2021 Wimbledon semifinalist Hurkacz on Rod Laver Arena, but the 29th seed bounced back to take the second and third sets. Of.
Hercj, seeded 10, won the fourth set and had two break points in the fifth at 5-5, but Korda held his composure to avoid trouble before going into the tie-breaker.
Korda raced to a 7–3 lead in the tie-breaker after winning six straight points, but Hurkaj came back to level it at 7–7.
Korda didn’t panic and closed out the win with a backhand winner after nearly three and a half hours on court.