American tennis player Sebastian Korda has dropped out of the ATP top 100 rankings following an extended absence from the professional tour. Korda has not competed on the ATP Tour since March due to back surgery in August.
Injury Layoff Impacts Rankings
Korda has only appeared in 18 matches throughout 2026, holding a 12-6 record before being forced to the sidelines. Due to this long injury absence, the three-time ATP champion has fallen 15 places to 101st in the latest rankings update, having previously climbed as high as number 15.
Before his injury trouble, the 26-year-old captured a title at the ATP 250 tournament in Delray Beach in February. During that run, he defeated Casper Ruud, Flavio Cobolli, and fellow American Tommy Paul. His earlier career titles include Parma in 2021 and Washington in 2024.
Memorable Win Over Alcaraz
Korda is part of an exclusive group of players to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in 2026. He achieved the upset in the round of 32 at the ATP Masters 1000 Miami in March, beating the top seed 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in a two-hour and 18-minute encounter. However, Korda was subsequently defeated in his next match by Spanish qualifier Martin Landaluce.
The victory added to Korda’s previous head-to-head success against Alcaraz, having also beaten him at the same stage of ATP Masters Monte Carlo in 2022. Alcaraz continues to lead their overall head-to-head record with four wins from six career meetings.
Korda underwent successful surgery on his back, with plans to return to full fitness and re-enter the ATP top 100 in the near future. Alcaraz prepares for the ATP Finals in Turin later this month, where Americans Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe will also compete.
