Vacherot starts 2026 with a defeat in Brisbane

For his first match of the season, Valentin Vacherot was beaten by a solid Sebastian Korda in Brisbane.

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Arthur Millot

le 05/01/2026 à 08h55

1 min to read

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For his debut at the ATP 250 in Brisbane, Valentin Vacherot faced a clinical Sebastian Korda.

Defeated in two sets (7-6, 6-3), the Monegasque thus begins his season with a frustrating loss.

A suffocating first set

From the first exchanges, the tone was set. Intensity, rallies, and a Valentin Vacherot pushing Sebastian Korda to his limits.

But in the decisive game, the difference was in the details. Sharper in key moments, Korda leveraged his experience and clinched the tie-break, before solidly continuing in the next set.

Sebastian Korda, a player hoping to return to the Top 20

Having dropped to 46th place in the world rankings, Sebastian Korda shows clear determination: to regain his best form.

And this will notably involve a second-round match against defending champion Jiri Lehecka.