One American player is already proving he’s going to be a major threat at Wimbledon as he reaches final

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Wimbledon is rapidly approaching, with the third major of the year set to get underway the beginning of July.

The tennis calendar is slightly different this year due to the Olympics, which takes place shortly after the London-based major.

And one star has already pledged his allegiance to the quadrennial competition, with men’s legend Rafael Nadal choosing to miss Wimbledon in order to focus on Paris 2024.

Although a very significant decision for tournament organisers and fans, it is perhaps unsurprising given the Spaniard’s preference for clay courts.

Nadal would, however, still have undoubtedly represented a threat on the grass court had he opted to take part.

Sebastian Korda storms into Libema Open final

His rival and 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic could also miss the competition, having undergone surgery following a meniscus tear.

The Serbian is doing his best to get back to full fitness, but his doctor has confirmed that he will not be 100% fit for Wimbledon.

That could definitely open the door for another star of the game to clinch success in London, with Sebastian Korda representing one such player.

But the American has just proven that he may not need such favours, with the 23-year-old in fine form on the grass.

His latest milestone on that surface has come in the Netherlands, with Korda storming into the Libema Open final, his seventh final on the ATP Tour and a first career final on grass.

In a very impressive run to the last two, the American has beaten both second seed Tommy Paul and sixth seed Tallon Griekspoor.

A 6-4, 6-2 win was secured against the former in the quarter-finals, followed by a 6-2, 6-4 victory against the latter in the semis.

Can Sebastian Korda take his fine form into Wimbledon?

Grass season is now in full swing, with many players excited to see the back of the clay courts after the conclusion of the French Open.

Korda can hold his head high despite being knocked out in the third round in Paris, having lost to eventual champion Carlos Alcaraz.

The 27th seed at Roland Garros pushed the Spanish star as much as possible in their 6-4, 7-6(7-5), 6-3 battle on court Philippe-Chatrier.

Korda certainly prepared well for the clash, having taken on the King of Clay Rafael Nadal in a practice match, which the latter perhaps unsurprisingly won.

But it would have been a great test for the American, who will now be keen on a strong run at Wimbledon.

And he should be quietly confident of doing just that given his exploits in the Netherlands, although potentially playing a crucial role in a lengthy journey in London will involve avoiding defending champion Alcaraz in the early rounds.