Tommy Paul vs Sebastian Korda Delray Prediction 2/22/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Tommy Paul and Sebastian Korda clash in an all-American final at the 2026 Delray Beach Open. The match is scheduled for Sunday, February 22. Here’s our Tommy Paul vs Sebastian Korda prediction. This preview will also include a Tommy Paul vs Sebastian Korda pick.

Tommy Paul vs Sebastian Korda Preview

Tommy Paul reached the final of the 2026 Delray Beach Open with a three-set win over Learner Tien in the semis. That match took 29 games to decide, with Paul fighting back from a set down to win in three after two hours and 17 minutes. Tien broke serve in the ninth game of the first set and wrapped up the set by serving successfully in the next game.

It was a match with few break points converted and Paul was the one who took his chance in the final game of the second set, breaking Tien to level at 4-6, 6-4. The third set featured just one break, and it was Paul who broke in the second game. The World No. 24 consolidated for the rest of the match to secure victory. This will be his second career final in Delray. He lost the title match in 2024 to Taylor Fritz. Paul is a 4-time champion on the ATP Tour, but his last title win was in Stockholm two seasons ago.

Sebastian Korda beat a resurgent Flavio Cobolli to make the final in Delray for a second time. Korda defeated the Italian in straight sets. The first set was competitive, lasting 49 minutes and needing a tiebreak to decide. It went Korda’s way, who dominated and took his third set point to lead. Cobolli’s game malfunctioned in the second set as Korda broke serve three times to complete a 7-6, 6-1 victory in an hour and 17 minutes.

Korda hit 12 aces in the victory. He won 84% of first serve points (27/32) and did not face a break point. Korda is a two-time champion on the ATP Tour. His last title was in Washington in 2024. This is his first tour-level final since Adelaide 2025.

Tommy Paul vs Sebastian Korda Head-To-Head

Paul and Korda have met six times with Korda enjoying a healthy 4-2 lead in the head-to-head. Their last match, however, was won by Paul at Queen’s in 2024.

Tommy Paul vs Sebastian Korda Prediction

Both men have finished on the losing end in the Delray final before, but one will eventually get their hands on the trophy on Sunday. Paul has had the better run given the caliber of opponents he’s faced, but Korda is playing with a lot of confidence and I don’t think he will surrender easily. His serve is working to perfection and he didn’t face a single break point in the semifinals. I’m leaning toward the total games here with a three-setter likely in the offing.

Nur Said's Pick: Over 22.5 games in the match