Injured Sebastian Korda withdraws mid-match against Karen Khachanov at the 2023 Australian Open
Karen Khachanov qualfies for the semi-finals of the 2023 Australian Open as Sebastian Korda is forced to retire midway through the third set.
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It ends in heartbreak for Sebastian Korda at the 2023 Australian Open. The American youngster was looking to follow in father Petr Korda‘s footsteps at Melbourne Park. Although Pet won the title in 1998, Sebastian will have to wait a little longer for that.
Playing against Karen Khachanov in the quarter-finals, the American was putting in a great battle. After going down 0-3 in the first set in nine minutes, Korda managed to force a tiebreaker which he lost. The second set was much better for the Russian who won the set 6-3.
Khachanov was leading 3-0 in the third set when Korda declared himself done for the match handing a walkover during the changeover due to what’s believed to be a wrist injury. Khachanov did not throw any tantrum as he was cruising towards a win. He rather wished Korda for a quick recovery mentioning it during his on-court interview as well.
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First career semi-final at the Australian Open for Karen Khachanov
With Sebastian Korda retiring mid-match, Karen Khachanov reaches his first-ever semi-final at the Australian Open. He had reached the semi-final of the 2022 US Open as well showing his prowess on hardcourts. As for Korda, he will need to reassess his injury ahead of the season that has just begun.
Khachanov had achieved the feat of reaching the quarter-finals at all Grand Slams this year. He now makes it to his second Grand Slam event semi-final. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics silver medallist is yet to reach a Grand Slam final and will fancy his chances this year.
The Russian will now await the winner of the match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Jiri Lehecka who are scheduled for their quarter-final clash later in the day.
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