Tennis fans reacted strongly to Sebastian Korda’s shock opening round exit at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships after the American called himself "one of the favorites" to win the tournament alongside Novak Djokovic.Korda’s 23rd birthday did not pan out as he would have hoped; he crashed out of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships against Jiri Vesely in the opening round on Wednesday, July 5. Korda was outfoxed by the Czech in four sets 7-6 (7), 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.This was Korda’s second appearance at the grasscourt Slam; the American made a fourth-round exit in his 2021 campaign. Korda's latest opening round upset was unexpected, given that he was considered one of the dark horses to lift the Wimbledon title alongside favorites such as Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.Moreover, Korda himself had stated that he was "one of the favorites" at the event, after finding his grassvcourt rhythm at the 2023 Queen’s Club Championships a couple of weeks ago.“I’m very confident in myself on the grass court. I move really well and definitely have a game that not very many people have,” Sebastian Korda said after his win over Frances Tiafoe in the second round at Queen’s. “I have good hands, and I definitely feel as if I’m one of the favorites at Wimbledon.”The 23-year-old was subjected to the wrath of fans online after his Wimbledon first round exit. Many fans recalled Korda's statement at Queen's and mocked him for his below par performance."How very American of Sebastian Korda to talk about how he’s the one who can beat Djokovic and go far at Wimbledon, only to be annihilated in the first round. Just let the tennis do the talking. Please!" one fan said.Black Princess Diana@layla_jobHow very American of Sebastian Korda to talk about how he’s the one who can beat Djokovic and go far at #Wimbledon, only to be annihilated in the first round. Just let the tennis do the talking. Please!21How very American of Sebastian Korda to talk about how he’s the one who can beat Djokovic and go far at #Wimbledon, only to be annihilated in the first round. Just let the tennis do the talking. Please!"You knew when he said he was a fav to win what was going to happen," another fan said.Gman@GarryPa31881391@vanshv2k You knew when he said he was a fav to win what was going to happen.3@vanshv2k You knew when he said he was a fav to win what was going to happen.Here are a few more reactions from tennis fans:Raduconnor 🏆@slay_suwei@Shapornvalov Americans never learn@Shapornvalov Americans never learnBlack Princess Diana@layla_jobThis guy is talented…. But silence is free. Talk your shit after you make it, because this ain’t it twitter.com/tennis/status/…TENNIS@TennisTwo weeks ago, Sebastian Korda really liked his chances to go deep at #Wimbledon.Jiri Vesely didn’t get the memo. The Czech eliminated the No. 22 seed in four sets. A slew of Korda's countrymen, including Ben Shelton and Chris Eubanks, fared better:tennis.com/news/articles/…302Two weeks ago, Sebastian Korda really liked his chances to go deep at #Wimbledon.Jiri Vesely didn’t get the memo. The Czech eliminated the No. 22 seed in four sets. A slew of Korda's countrymen, including Ben Shelton and Chris Eubanks, fared better:tennis.com/news/articles/…This guy is talented…. But silence is free. Talk your shit after you make it, because this ain’t it twitter.com/tennis/status/…CM T@cmt2160@vanshv2k I guess he learned his lesson about professing to be a "favorite" on grass when he hasn't done anything yet. Better to keep your mouth shut.@vanshv2k I guess he learned his lesson about professing to be a "favorite" on grass when he hasn't done anything yet. Better to keep your mouth shut.दिविर जैन@divirj04"I am one of the favourites to win #WIMBLEDON " says Sebastian Korda and then proceeds to lose in the first round.45"I am one of the favourites to win #WIMBLEDON " says Sebastian Korda and then proceeds to lose in the first round.bee🐝@claycedes@bblegend21 lmao the zveratification of seb korda6@bblegend21 lmao the zveratification of seb korda😭😭😭the grass menagerie@tennisywilliamsohh praying for u sebi korda they gonna cook u to a crisp412ohh praying for u sebi korda they gonna cook u to a crispBB Fanatic || standingwitholya&chiara@bblegend21@claycedes well he seemed to consider himself a favourite i don’t know if anyone else did 6@claycedes well he seemed to consider himself a favourite i don’t know if anyone else did 😂Swish 🍒@ZwxshWho was crazier?Korda, or the people who actually thought he would make a deep run? twitter.com/TennisTV/statu…Tennis TV@TennisTV"I feel as if I'm one of the favourites at Wimbledon" Now into the #cinchChampionships last eight, Sebastian Korda is in confident mood 192"I feel as if I'm one of the favourites at Wimbledon" Now into the #cinchChampionships last eight, Sebastian Korda is in confident mood 👌 https://t.co/AnalIqeeOXWho was crazier?Korda, or the people who actually thought he would make a deep run? twitter.com/TennisTV/statu…TJ@TjswriteKorda: I'm one of the favorites for Wimbledon. Also Korda: loses first round to an out of shape injured player outside the top 200.276Korda: I'm one of the favorites for Wimbledon. Also Korda: loses first round to an out of shape injured player outside the top 200.B🦅@wtamadnessI can’t believe Korda rly fooled me into thinking he’ll reach far2I can’t believe Korda rly fooled me into thinking he’ll reach farGrandmaster@monsieur_meruemKorda beat two guys and forgot his level twitter.com/josemorgado/st…José Morgado@josemorgadoJiri Vesely beats Sebastian Korda 7-6(7), 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 to reach the 2nd round at #Wimbledon.One of the biggest upsets of the 1st round imo -- and I like to watch Jiri on grass...79024Jiri Vesely beats Sebastian Korda 7-6(7), 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 to reach the 2nd round at #Wimbledon.One of the biggest upsets of the 1st round imo -- and I like to watch Jiri on grass...Korda beat two guys and forgot his level twitter.com/josemorgado/st…Sebastian Korda one of four seeded players to be upset on Day 3 of Wimbledon as Novak Djokovic reaches third roundKorda at the 2023 Wimbledon ChampionshipsSebastian Korda’s loss to Jiri Vesely wasn’t the only opening-round upset on the men’s side on Day 3 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.Tournament 20th seed and 2019 semifinalist Roberto Bautista Agut was dismissed by World No. 92 Roman Safiullin in five sets. Similarly, 13th seed Borna Coric was seen off by No. 308 ranked Guido Pella. 28th seed Tallon Griekspoor was taken out by World No. 67 and 2021 quarterfinalist Marton Fucsovics.Novak Djokovic, meanwhile, continued his dominance at SW19. The four-time defending champion got the better of Australia’s Jordan Thompson in straight set on Day 3.The seven-time champion is now through to the third round of the event, where he awaits the winner between three-time Slam champion Stan Wawrinka and Tomas Etcheverry.