Korda and Paul to Face Off in Delray Beach Final

All-American matchup set for ATP title showdown in Florida

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Sebastian Korda defeated third-seeded Italian Flavio Cobolli 7-6 (7/1), 6-1 on Saturday to reach his first ATP final in over a year. Korda will now face fellow American Tommy Paul in the title match at the Delray Beach Open in Florida.

Why it matters

This all-American final at the Delray Beach ATP event marks a significant milestone for both Korda and Paul, who are rising young stars in U.S. men's tennis. The winner will claim their first ATP title of the 2026 season.

The details

Korda, the 22-year-old son of former world No. 2 Petr Korda, cruised past Cobolli in straight sets to book his spot in the final. He'll now take on 24-year-old Tommy Paul, another promising American talent, for the Delray Beach title.

  • The semifinal match between Korda and Cobolli took place on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • The Delray Beach final between Korda and Paul is scheduled for Sunday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Sebastian Korda

A 22-year-old American tennis player and the son of former world No. 2 Petr Korda.

Tommy Paul

A 24-year-old American tennis player who will face Korda in the Delray Beach final.

Flavio Cobolli

A 21-year-old Italian tennis player who was the third seed at the Delray Beach tournament.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really excited to be back in another final. It's been a while, so I'm looking forward to the challenge tomorrow.”

— Sebastian Korda (Instagram)

What’s next

The winner of the Delray Beach final between Korda and Paul will claim their first ATP title of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

This all-American final showcases the rising talent in U.S. men's tennis, with Korda and Paul both looking to capture their first ATP title of the year and build momentum heading into the rest of the 2026 season.