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Korda Favored Over Struggling McDonald in Delray Beach Opener

2/17/2026

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Sebastian Korda, American tennis player, is favored to win the Delray Beach Open first round on February 17, 2026.
Korda is 4-4 this year and reached the Dallas Open quarterfinals.
Mackenzie McDonald, American tennis player, has lost five straight matches and seeks his first win of 2026.
Korda leads their head-to-head 1-0 after defeating McDonald at the 2023 French Open.
McDonald reached Delray Beach Open semifinals in 2019 and 2023.

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Sebastian Korda, American tennis player, is favored to win the Delray Beach Open first round on February 17, 2026.
Korda is 4-4 this year and reached the Dallas Open quarterfinals.
Mackenzie McDonald, American tennis player, has lost five straight matches and seeks his first win of 2026.
Korda leads their head-to-head 1-0 after defeating McDonald at the 2023 French Open.
McDonald reached Delray Beach Open semifinals in 2019 and 2023.