Sebastian Korda Returns to Delray Beach as Florida Tennis Activations Take Center Stage at 2026 Open

Emerson Raymont

Published: February 21, 2026 4:45 PM ET

The 2026 Delray Beach Open is underway from February 13 through February 22, and Bradenton’s Sebastian Korda returns to the event looking to build on a strong start to the season. The 34th edition of the tournament pairs an ATP 250 draw with a Legends event in the same week, while a slate of state-focused activations aims to broaden the fan experience across the 10 days of competition.

Sebastian Korda returns to Delray Beach

Sebastian Korda, the 25-year-old from Bradenton and a former Delray Beach Open finalist, is part of a deep ATP 250 field that includes multiple past champions, Grand Slam finalists, and several top-30 players. Korda’s presence adds local interest: he is identified in the event materials as the son of former Australian Open champion Petr Korda and as a young American player seeking momentum early in the year.

His entry into the draw highlights the tournament’s mix of established names and rising talent. With Delray Beach serving as a regional stop for players with Florida ties, Korda’s participation is positioned as a key storyline for local fans following the early weeks of the season.

Florida tennis activations reshape the fan experience

A statewide tennis organization will maintain a strong on-site presence throughout the tournament, staffing a booth where fans can learn about programs, leagues, and opportunities to play. The activations schedule is designed to engage a wide range of attendees, bringing grassroots programming and accessibility initiatives directly to the stadium grounds.

February 14 — Kids Day: family-focused activities to introduce young fans to tennis on-court.
February 16 — Love 2 Learn Showcase: beginner-friendly programming aimed at first-time and returning players.
February 17 — League Night: a celebration of adult league participation and community competition.
February 20 — Wheelchair Showcase: adaptive tennis opportunities and athlete highlights.

Attendees are encouraged to visit the on-site booth throughout the tournament week. Fan incentives include chances to win seat upgrades and a Tennis Warehouse Gift Card, bringing additional engagement to the event footprint.

Field depth and the Legends kickoff

The tournament’s ATP 250 draw is presented as one of the stronger fields in the event’s history, with four past champions, two Grand Slam finalists, and seven players ranked in the top 30. Alongside the main draw, the signature Legends event begins on the opening weekend from February 13 through February 15, offering fans an early weekend attraction featuring tennis icons.

Combining an ATP 250 tournament with a Legends component in the same week establishes Delray Beach as a multi-dimensional stop on the tour calendar, blending contemporary competition with nostalgic appeal and community outreach. For local supporters and visiting spectators, the mixture of on-court talent and activation programming aims to deliver both high-level matches and accessible entry points to the sport.

As the 10-day event progresses, Sebastian Korda’s performance and the success of the activation schedule will be two focal points for fans tracking how the tournament balances elite competition with fan-first community programming.