Tonight’s final at the 2026 Delray Beach Open is an all-American, all-Florida showdown between Sebastian Korda and Tommy Paul.
Both men have previously reached the final on these courts (Korda in 2021 and Paul in 2024) but both fell just short of the trophy. Below our predictions for Korda vs Paul in the final today, Sunday 22 February.
Head-to-Head: Paul 2-4 Korda
| Feature | Sebastian Korda | Tommy Paul |
| ATP Ranking | No. 50 | No. 24 |
| Path to Final | Def. Ruud, Cobolli | Def. Fritz, Tien |
| 2026 Form | 6-1 in last 7 matches | 11 wins this season |
Match info
Korda (Bradenton) and Paul (Boca Raton) are intimately familiar with the humid, heavy conditions in Delray. Korda has thrived by playing all his matches during the day this week, while Paul has been getting mostly evening sessions. Adjusting to the 4:00 PM start time might be a slight hurdle for Paul.
After a “shocking” first-round exit at the Australian Open to Michael Zheng, Korda has returned strong. He looks physically robust and mentally calm, specifically in his straight-sets demolition of Flavio Cobolli in the semifinals where he struck 12 aces and faced zero break points.
Tommy Paul is proving why he belongs high up in the ranks. Following a lot of injuries last year, he looks healthy and ready for a strong summer. He took down the top seed and defending finalist Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals and showed top form to outlast Learner Tien in a three-set semifinal. Paul is 10-1 against fellow Americans since the start of 2025. More on Tommy Paul’s current racquet.
What to expect?
Korda’s backhand is one of the cleanest in the game. He will try to use it to redirect Paul’s pace and open up the court. Conversely, Paul is the superior defender; he will look to extend rallies, hoping Korda’s forehand (which can be prone to “leaking” errors under pressure) breaks down.
Also, Korda’s serve has been a weapon this week and if he maintains his high first-serve percentage, he can dictate the tempo during parts of the match.
Predictions and best bets
While Korda leads the head-to-head and looks fresh after a shorter semifinal, Tommy Paul has the experience for these big moments, holding a 4-3 record in ATP finals compared to Korda’s 2-7 and he’s looking for his first title since late 2024. Would not be surprised to see a three-set thriller.
Our pick: Tommy Paul to win in three sets, at odds 4.00 / +300.