Tennis star praised for reaction after interviewer accidentally asked awkward 'sex' question
Topics: Sport, US News, Florida, Social Media, Viral
Poppy Bilderbeck
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Topics: Sport, US News, Florida, Social Media, Viral
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.
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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."
Sebastian Korda after beating Flavio Cobolli in Delray Beach
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 21, 2026
“Sebastian congratulations. You’ve played Flavio 3 times. And you’ve had sex… success with him 3 times…”
Sebi: “He’s a good looking guy so, you know”
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
pic.twitter.com/c0bTHGfoeD
"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.