Nelly Korda Feels Far Less Talented Than Brother Sebastian Korda Despite 7-Win LPGA Season: ‘Aggravating’
Nelly Korda, the World No. 1 on the LPGA Tour, has proven time and again why she’s at the top of her game. With an impressive resume that includes an Olympic gold medal and seven victories last year, she is a fan favorite for sure. But if you were to ask her who the best athlete in her family is, Korda wouldn’t pick herself. Instead, she’ll point straight to her brother, Sebastian Korda.
During a recent appearance on 5 Clubs, host Gary Williams asked a fun hypothetical: if the Korda family, known for its incredible athletic talent, all got together in their prime to compete in a series of events—no golf clubs or tennis rackets allowed—who would be the favorite? Without a second thought, Korda gave the title to Sebastian. “I think hands down my brother. He’s definitely the most talented for me. His hand-eye coordination is unbelievable, and he makes everything look so smooth and easy. It’s kind of aggravating, but he’s definitely, I think, the most talented out of all of them.”
Sure, her accomplishments are huge, but her love and admiration for Sebastian are something else. Just recently, Sebastian, a rising tennis star, qualified for the Adelaide International finals for the first time since recovering from elbow surgery. Although he didn’t take home the win, Korda couldn’t have been prouder.
She shared a video on her Instagram story with some proud emojis, clearly cheering him on. It’s not the first time Korda has praised Sebastian. In fact, when he jokingly claimed he was the worst athlete in the family, Korda wasn’t having it. “It’s complete BS. [Sebi] is the best. Honestly, he’s the best,” she said with conviction.
And it’s not just tennis where Sebastian excels. Korda often raves about his natural athleticism in pretty much every sport. “His swing — I’m jealous of his swing actually. It’s crazy. He’s a lefty. He’s a natural righty, but he plays golf lefty. He played hockey lefty. I mean, he grew up playing hockey. He was pretty good at it, too. Like he skates really nicely, plays golf nicely, plays tennis beautifully.” Clearly, Sebastian’s got that rare versatility that Korda admires so much.
The admiration runs deep, and Sebastian certainly deserves the credit. At just 24 years old, he’s ranked No. 15 in the world and has two ATP singles titles and one doubles title under his belt, with over $6.8 million in career prize money. One of his most notable moments came in August 2024 when he won the Washington Open, becoming the first player in ATP Tour history to win the same tournament as his father, Petr Korda, who claimed the same title 32 years earlier.
