Nelly Korda’s coach liked the way his pupil closed Sunday in winning the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open, but he was just as impressed with how Korda handled an awful start to the tournament.
David Whelan believes Korda showed the kind of attitude that will serve her well as she takes her new place among the top 10 players in the Rolex Rankings. She moved to No. 9 with her victory.
“Being a top-10 player, expectations obviously go up,” Whelan said. “Nelly is only 20 years old, so it’s a challenge, but if she stays on the route she’s on now, she’ll be fine.