Nelly Korda shares her latest sneak peek pictures of 2025 SI Swimsuit edition
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (SI Swimsuit) and Nelly Korda announced on Saturday (Nov. 2) that the player will be one of the models for the magazine's 2025 issue. It was also reported that the issue will be published in May next year.
A few hours after the announcement was made, a number of behind-the-scenes images were released. One of the first to appear was of Korda accompanied by SI Swimsuit editor-in-chief MJ Day.
Both Korda and SI Swimsuit have posted images from the shoot, which took place this Saturday in Boca Raton, Florida, on their respective Instagram stories. Some of the photos show Korda getting ready and having her hair and make-up done.
Other photos give a glimpse of some of the swimsuits she wore. The first photo shows a detail of a blue two-piece swimsuit. On one side of the photo, you can read the name of the renowned Yasmine Eslami, who designed the swimsuit.
The other swimsuit worn by Nelly Korda is a LaQuan Smith design. It's an all-black one-piece with a long sleeve on the right arm and the left arm uncovered.
The posts also show Korda in the middle of the photo shoot. One picture shows her smiling, while a video clip shows the World No. 1 kneeling on the beach with the waves lapping at her knees.
According to the magazine, the 2025 issue will feature several top athletes as models. Editor-in-chief MJ Day said (via Sports Illustrated Swimsuit):
"We are thrilled to launch our shoot season for the 2025 issue with an extraordinary lineup of powerful female athletes. This remarkable group, featuring Olympic medalists, world champions, and record holders, embodies the next generation of all-stars poised to transform the world of sports."
So far, the list of SI Swimsuit 2025 models has not been released. Korda's is just the first name to be publicly revealed.
SI Swimsuit's reasons for choosing Nelly Korda
SI Swimsuit has cited Korda's outstanding results in her career as the reason for featuring her in their upcoming issue. In the article published to break the news, the magazine highlights her 14 professional victories, as well as her six in the current season.
Korda has just two tournaments left in the 2024 season. She is currently the overwhelming favorite to win the Order of Merit (called the Race to CME Globe) and the LPGA Tour's Most Valuable Player award.
The magazine also highlights her impact on social networks, particularly Instagram, where Korda has 1 million followers. Her X profile has more than 116,000 followers.