Tennis star praised for reaction after interviewer accidentally asked awkward 'sex' question

A TV interviewer's slip-up didn't go unnoticed by US tennis star Sebastian Korda who decided to hilariously play into it.

On Saturday, February 21, Sebastian Korda and Flavio Cobolli went head-to-head at the Delray Beach Open in Florida.

The 25-year-old US tennis star beat Cobolli 7-6 (7-1), 6-1, marking his third win against the 23-year-old Italian pro.

Naturally, interviewer Michelle Yu decided to ask what the secret behind such a feat was.

Alas, fumbling her words slightly, she ended up asking: "Congratulations, you’ve played Flavio three times and you have had sex - success - with him all three times…"

Cue unhide-able reactions from all who heard the comment, including the interviewer herself who tried hard to stem a giggle.

Quickly realising what had just been said, Yu added: "Why is it that you've had such success again, Sebastian?"

However, Korda wasn't letting her get away with it that easily.

Similarly cracking up, Korda responded: "He's a good looking guy, so you know."

The clip has been widespread on social media, with one X user noting: "Sebi Korda literally deserves an Oscar for that recovery."

"So funny. They both handled it well. Actually made me like Korda for the first time. Showed some personality!" Another added.

A third commented: "I had to rewind to make sure I heard that correctly! Nice recovery Seb!! He carried on like a champ and didn’t embarrass her."

And the conversation even flowed onto Instagram.

A user wrote: "'Heated Rivalry': Tennis Edition."

"He handled that slip up beautifully," another added.

A final resolved: "This is top notch content."

The following day, Korda went on to win 6-4, 6-3 against Tommy Paul.

When asked how he felt following the win, the champion said, as quoted by Tennis World USA: "I’ve lost a lot of finals, now to get one here in Delray, where I made my first ATP final, so it’s kind of like a full circle [moment], so I’m just happy."

And for the years ahead?

"Just hoping for some good health, that's all I ask for," he added.

It follows Korda missing the rest of the season last year as a result of a stress fracture in his right shin.

The tennis player is now up to spot number 40 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings.

So not only is he 'top-notch' at rallying with the jokes, but he's certainly flying high when it comes to his career too.