Nelly Korda Laughs at Interviewer's Blunder After Brother Sebastian's Delray Beach Semifinal Win

Sebastian Korda's sister Nelly couldn't contain her laughter after an awkward on-court interview moment following his semifinal victory.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 6:26am

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After Sebastian Korda defeated Flavio Cobolli in the Delray Beach Open semifinals, an interviewer made a hilarious verbal slip-up during the on-court interview, accidentally saying Korda had "sex" against Cobolli instead of "success." Korda's sister Nelly, the world's No. 2 ranked golfer, was watching from home and captured her unfiltered reaction to the blunder, which she later shared on social media.

Why it matters

The lighthearted moment provided some unexpected entertainment and levity around Sebastian Korda's impressive run to the Delray Beach final, where he will face fellow American Tommy Paul. Nelly Korda's reaction also showcased the close bond between the tennis-playing siblings.

The details

During the on-court interview after Korda's 7-6(1), 6-1 semifinal win, the interviewer Michelle Yu referenced Korda's perfect 3-0 head-to-head record against Cobolli. Attempting to note that Korda had "success" in all three previous meetings, Yu accidentally said he had "sex" all three times. Korda reacted with a grin, and the crowd erupted in laughter. Korda played along, joking "He's a good looking guy, so you know..."

  • Sebastian Korda defeated Flavio Cobolli 7-6(1), 6-1 in the Delray Beach Open semifinals on February 21, 2026.

The players

Sebastian Korda

A 25-year-old American tennis player who reached the final of the 2026 Delray Beach Open.

Nelly Korda

The world's No. 2 ranked golfer and Sebastian Korda's sister, who reacted to the interview blunder from home.

Michelle Yu

The emcee who conducted the on-court interview with Sebastian Korda after his semifinal win.

Flavio Cobolli

The third-seeded Italian tennis player who lost to Sebastian Korda in the Delray Beach Open semifinals.

Tommy Paul

The fifth-seeded American tennis player who will face Sebastian Korda in the Delray Beach Open final.

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What they’re saying

“You've played Flavio three times and you've had sex--success all three times. Why is that you had such success against him?”

— Michelle Yu, Emcee

“He's a good looking guy, so you know...”

— Sebastian Korda

What’s next

Sebastian Korda will face fellow American Tommy Paul in the 2026 Delray Beach Open final on February 23.

The takeaway

The lighthearted moment between Sebastian Korda and the interviewer provided some unexpected entertainment around Korda's impressive run to the Delray Beach final, showcasing the close bond between the tennis-playing siblings.