American Sebastian Korda said Sunday's fourth-round Australian Open win over Hubert Hurkacz was an early birthday present for his father Petr, who won his only Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park in 1998.
Polish 10th seed Hurkacz 3-6 6-3 6-2 1-6 7-6 in a thrilling contest, reaching the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career."It's difficult, but I always got their time on my watch. That's been helping a ton," the 22-year-old told reporters.
Korda, who will next face Karen Khachanov, said every time he walks to Rod Laver Arena, he reaches out for the picture of his father Petr and compatriot Andre Agassi, who won three titles at the season-opening Grand Slam. "I always know that they're watching. They're both very special for me. They helped me a ton. Maybe I was just trying to get the energy so I could hit my backhand a little better," he said with a smile.
Korda said he has raised his level by learning from mistakes while playing big names such as Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, and taking advice from his parents.
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