Johanna Konta

[Genbrit]

Well done Jo, glad you hung in there and got the win. Internet here in the Smoky Mountains not that brilliant, especially on a holiday weekend. I missed the first set, probably a blessing, and managed to watch the rest with a bit of buffering to make it even more tense!!!!

[RosieBear]

Phenomenal by JoKo to beat the 3rd seed - must admit I thought she was a goner at a set and 1-3 down but she was steely and impressive. When she was serving at 4-5 in 3rd to stay in the match was something else and clearly rattled Pliskova's cage. I feel like Jo's overcome the nervey issues, these days it's just tricksy players that are her achilles' heel - let's hope for conventional opponents and a good run!

[Sallydaisy]

I still think those Fed Cup matches in February and April when she dug deep to win helped with days like today. IMHO.
:shades:

[Teresa]

I still think those Fed Cup matches in February and April when she dug deep to win helped with days like today. IMHO.
:shades:

I think so too. Those matches reminded her how to win again. The smile on her face today was pure delight. She knew she had earned the victory.

[Hawkeye]

Johanna first up against Svitolina tomorrow, 5pm BST.

[Teresa]

Match started. Jo was a break down, but managed to break straight back. 3:3 on serve.

[Teresa]

Lost the first set 4:6

Held at start of second.

[Hawkeye]

A break down now, not looking good.

[JAMES4578]

Jo seems up against it , whilst relatively close on points, too many errors on the key ones. However a few great points and breaks back for 3 all.

[Hawkeye]

And broken again...

[JAMES4578]

Svitolina now just one game away after awful miss from Konta, form/confidence not quite there today and comeback will be more challenging this time.

[Teresa]

Lost in straight sets, but she did better than her seeding, so a positive tournament for her.

[patlowe]

Some great shots from Johanna, but not enough of them. Svitolina outplayed her, and Johanna put up a good fight. No disgrace.

[JAMES4578]

Yes just not the consistency today though Svitolina played pretty well and maybe not best matchup for her , hoped for more but still had good run.

[Jan]

I think given Jo's form going into the tournament we'd have taken the QF! Sounds as though she was beaten by the better player.

[RoastLamb]

I find Johanna and esp. her serve a bit robotic, like Marian Bartoli. But I'm very disappointed she didn't win yesterday. I do hope Svitolina can beat Serena.

[Alis]

I really think it could have gone either way - it was the number of unforced errors from Jo that made the difference. Otherwise there really wasn't too much between them.

[suttontennis]

Jo out for a month.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/49725643

[JAMES4578]

Pity but suppose for best in circumstances.

[Hawkeye]

Johanna Konta's season is over after she pulls out of WTA Elite Trophy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/50098370

[Hawkeye]

Johanna "hopes to play in Melbourne" - BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/50864437).

[Hawkeye]

Johanna loses in the first round in Brisbane. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/51004784

[Hawkeye]

And now loses in the first round at the AO, in straight sets to Ons Jabeur. Makes her announcement about not playing in the Fed Cup look a little premature, although I doubt that she'll change her mind.

[lynne]

Johanna playing at the WTA St. Petersburg Open as from tomorrow showing on Amazon Prime .

[Hawkeye]

Another week, another first match loss for Johanna.

[themass15]

Back to the drawing board

[suttontennis]

This is a real test of her always positive attitude. I hope that the injury isn't going to affect her long term, but there are plenty of instances of players taking a few steps back, to regain their old form. Heather for one has suffered a drop down the rankings but she's slowly working her way up. Trouble is, the ladies game is so wide open and so many players are capable of beating each other she's going to have to work really hard to achieve her former top 10 status.

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunate with the injury but poor start to the year, hopefully can get back on track.

[anor]

Johanna did win her Quarters doubles with Caroline Garcia today so at least she is getting more court time.

[Hawkeye]

I find it a wee bit off for her to say "I'm limiting the number of matches I play, so I'm missing Fed Cup" and then playing doubles. I realise the physicality require is different, but even so...

[lynne]

Johanna plays Kim Clijsters (Monterrey) at 1am (UK) on Amazon Prime ... should be interesting but think I'll watch the replay.... :sleepy::wave:

[anor]

Johanna beat Kim in straight sets.

[Jan]

Good for Jo. I like them both, but Jo needed this so much more than Kim!

[JAMES4578]

I thought Johanna might struggle but got first win of year and was more dominant on serve, 2nd tighter but got only break for 7-5.

[lynne]

Johanna plays Tatjana Maria @ 9pm (UK)... Amazon Prime! ...Good Luck Johanna!!!

[Nessie]

Jo won but it was a lot harder than it should have been! Lots of missed break points. However a win is a win - well done Jo

[patmoren]

Getting her Mojo back into semis.

[Jane]

Well done. Johanna :cheer:

[lynne]

Johanna playing A.Potapova at 7-5pm (UK)...Amazon Prime!...Good Luck Johanna!!....

[exislander]

She won a scrappy match in 3rd set tiebreak in windy conditions after being a break down earlier in the set.

[Jan]

Phew! That was close. Well done Jo :clap:

[lynne]

Johanna plays M. Bouzkova at 8pm (UK)...Amazon Prime..Good Luck Johanna!!!......(Fingers crossed it's not a "scrappy match").... as you were right exislander!!! ... :thumbup:

[exislander]

Bouzkova won 6-3 6-4. Johanna had MTO between sets for right knee taping.

[anor]

Not good to read.:sad:

[JAMES4578]

Johanna did get a run going,, however the semi a bit frustrating-hopefully knee not too troublesome.

[themass15]

Johanna is on Bake Off Stand up to Cancer on Tuesday, 24th March at 8 pm

[themass15]

Thought Johanna came over well on Bake Off last night. Anything to do with tennis!

[Stell]

I didn't know she was doing this: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-johanna-konta-podcast

[Stell]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/53728929

[HoopGirl]

Very worrying. Hope she gets to the bottom of it.

[JAMES4578]

An easy opening win for Johanna in New York as she beats Kirstens Flipkens 6-2, 6-0, well done! Though will be tougher challenges ahead in the next few weeks.

[Hawkeye]

Johanna is now into the quarters after a 6-4 6-2 win over Vera Zvonareva.

[Jan]

Jo has beaten Zvonareva 6-4 6-2 :bravo:
(Edited for spelling)

[Alis]

Well done, Jo! :yahoo:

[JAMES4578]

Yes after Johanna took first was quite comfortable really, well done!:cheer::cheer: Will next play Serena Williams or Maria Sakkari. It will be Sakkari as she put out Serena 5-7,7-6,6-1. 4th Seed Naomi Osaka now highest seed left.

[exislander]

Johanna into the semi 6-4 6-3.

[JAMES4578]

Well done Johanna, going well!:cheer::cheer: It will be Azarenka in the semis. Konta was pretty much in control today, even though first was pretty tight was the one creating the chances with Sakkari not able to put Johanna under too much presssure really. Imagine it was probably a bit challenging for her mentally after the win yesterday.

[Jan]

Fabulous from Jo!

[suttontennis]

Yes after Johanna took first was quite comfortable really, well done!:cheer::cheer: Will next play Serena Williams or Maria Sakkari. It will be Sakkari as she put out Serena 5-7,7-6,6-1. 4th Seed Naomi Osaka now highest seed left.

Osaka has withdrawn due to the shooting in Milwaukee. However, this report raises a query over whether she will play the sf on Friday when play resumes
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/53925202

[JAMES4578]

Yes at the moment unclear whether Osaka will wish to take her place, Elise Mertens is the other semi finalist.

[RosieBear]

Johanna was sublime! Really hope she can go all the way. I'd love to see her truly realise her potential in masters and slams - but needs to avoid tricksy slicey-dicey players as they are her Achilles heel, or better still, start getting a handle on them so she can beat anyone (on her day). Go JoKo!

[RoastLamb]

Great match Johanna!!! So happy to see women's tennis back on our Cdn sports tv.

[patmoren]

Prime video are doing a great job in the UK and always asking how they can improve the coverage. Have improved considerably since they started and the commentators are getting better. We have had Tim this last week!

[Hawkeye]

Neither Johanna or Heather will be delighted at getting drawn together in the first round at the USO.

[Sallydaisy]

Quick break of serve for Jo to open the first set, and a good hold for 2-0.
Way to go yet.

[Sallydaisy]

Cirstea held, then broke back. 2-2.

[Sallydaisy]

Konta broke again, serving at *3-2.
Jo holds for 4-2...
... and breaks for 5-2 so she'll be serving for the first set after the change of ends.
However, breaks of serve seem to be happening in this match so who knows!

[Sallydaisy]

Jo takes the opening set 6'2 in 40 minutes on Court 5.
Playing well although they've traded service breaks a few times.

[Sallydaisy]

1-1 in the 2nd set, on serve.
:faint:

[Sallydaisy]

Jo breaks for 2-1 ... and is broken back for 2-2.
:doh:

[Sallydaisy]

Cirstea holds for 5-4 in the 2nd set, Jo had a few break points but wasn't able to convert. Cirstea playing a lot better in this set and has a difficult game.

[Sallydaisy]

5-5.
Longest game of the match so far with several deuces on the Cirstea serve but she fought well and has held for 6-5. Jo to serve to stay in this set and take it to a tie-breaker for the 2nd OR it goes into a 3rd if Cirstea breaks Konta.

[Sallydaisy]

Tie-break - and Cirstea has struck!!! Leads 4-1 with a double break.
Jo to serve:
*2-4
*2-5
2-6* and 4 set points to Cirstea
3-6* well, Jo got one back. She needs another 5 .....
*4-6
*5-6 Cirstea has 2 serves for the 2nd set.
Ace to take it.

Jo 6'2, 6'7(5) and into a 3rd we go.

Dan will have to wait.

[JAMES4578]

Johanna controlled this for a while but as Cristea raised her game a bit of tension, recovered from 2-6 to 5-6 but Sorona then got an Ace. Hopefully can regroup in the 3rd!

[Hawkeye]

Johanna a break down in the decider...

[Sallydaisy]

Johanna a break down in the decider...
... and breaks back for 2-2

[JAMES4578]

Important pasage of play but Johanna showing a bit more variety at the moment , holds for 3-2.

[Sallydaisy]

Cirstea breaks for 4-3

[JAMES4578]

Long game with some exciting points but Cristea finallly breaks for 4-3. Johanna fighting hard but could not keep Romanian at Bay,2nd serve though has been bit of a liabilty. Looked good at 0-40 but Konta could not convert at now serving to stay in it at 3-5.

[Sallydaisy]

Jo saves matchpoint and holds for 4-5. Cirstea to serve for the match.

[Hawkeye]

Cirstea holds, and Johanna is out.

[Teresa]

Oh dear. Not quite sure where that went wrong:-(

[RosieBear]

Gah. Cirstea upped her game, but Johanna was disappointing:sad:

[JAMES4578]

Certainly disappointing for Johanna, that really turned around. Cristea certainly found another gear and caused trouble with an aggressive game but Konta should have found a way, erred on some of the crucial points.

[Jan]

:crying:

[Jan]

Jo has won her first match in Rome! She beat Begu 6-0 6-4
At last we have a winner there :clap:

[Alis]

Well done, Johanna!

[JAMES4578]

Yes good news,plain sailing at start and whilst closer in 2nd Johanna was too strong for Begu, well done!:clap::clap: She will now face Gabrine Muguruza who ended the hopes of Coco Gauff 7-6,3-6,6-3.

[Sallydaisy]

Jo lost the first set 6-4 to Garbine Muguruza

[Sallydaisy]

Muguruza d Konta 6'4, 6'1
:sad:

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunately Johanna goes out 6-4,6-1. Certainly Muguruza was playing well but a disappointing performance in the 2nd. Word earlier that she has split from coach Thomas Hogstedt after just two months, though was speculation when he was not in Rome. https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/12075127/johanna-konta-splits-from-new-coach-thomas-hogstedt

[Hawkeye]

Johanna withdraws from next week's event in Ostrava citing COVID-19 concerns.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/54571527

[Stell]

Jo's now thinking of possibly retiring within the next two years to start a family: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/tennis/13452519/konta-tennis-family-grand-slam/

[Hawkeye]

Johanna beats Bernarda Pera 6-2 6-3 at the Gippsland Trophy.

[JAMES4578]

Glad it was a comfortable win!

[Hawkeye]

Tough one for Johanna today, she won the first set before losing two tie breaks, including one by 12-10.

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing, though was tight.

[Sallydaisy]

Jo back in action tomorrow in Adelaide, hope the injury has healed fully.

Johanna Konta vs Shelby Rogers 5th after 0:30(2nd after nb 8:00) so maybe 09.30 UK time (but don't hold me to that). On Amazon Prime Video.

[Sallydaisy]

Rogers edges ahead with a break, serving at *3-2.

Holds for 4-2, Jo to serve.

[Jan]

Oh I hadn't realised this was happening now!

[Sallydaisy]

Oh I hadn't realised this was happening now!
It's on Amazon Prime Video live.
:thumbup:

Rogers took the first set 6'2 and broke for 1-0 in the opening game of the 2nd set.
Jo is now playing a bit better and is trying to forge break back points and has one at *30-40.

[Jan]

It's on Amazon Prime Video live.
:thumbup:


Thanks - I don't have that sadly, but am following scores!

[Sallydaisy]

Jo broke back and held her own serve to Ad to lead 2-1 (but it's just on serve).

Quick hold for Rogers, 2-2.

[Sallydaisy]

Rogers breaks again ... serving next at *3-2.

[Sallydaisy]

:hmm:
Rogers was 30-0 up in this service game, now *30-40 and break point for Jo.
Deuce ...
:shades:

Ad Rogers
Deuce (DF Rogers), C'mon Jo!

Ad Rogers
Rogers holds for 4-2.

[Sallydaisy]

Rogers going for a double break but Jo saves points for deuce.
Needs to hold this service game BUT hitting a long shot gives AD to Rogers.

And Shelby Rogers breaks for 5-2 in the 2nd set.

[Sallydaisy]

Rogers ... 30-0 and 2 points away from the match.
Konta ... takes the next 3 points for a break point back at *30-40.

Rogers saves ... deuce.

[Sallydaisy]

GSM Shelby Rogers 6'2, 6'2 over Johanna Konta.
:sad:

[Jan]

:sad:

[Jane]

:sad:

[Sallydaisy]

Not a good result for the #3 seed. However, it's her first match since pulling out of the AO with an abdominal injury so it was good to see her moving more easily in the 2nd set and finding her range.

Unfortunately, Shelby Rogers was in command of her range throughout the match ... and found form over the last 2 weeks having reached the 4th round of the AO Grand Slam.

Hum ho.
I think Jo is heading to Miami after this, she's not down to play anywhere next week.

EDIT: Jo due to play in Monterrey, week of 15 March. Gives her time to adjust to 'US' time ahead of the Miami event.

[JAMES4578]

A bit disappointing from Johanna, though she is maybe not totally fit yet. Won only a quarter of points on 2nd serve compared to 68% for Rogers and the American was also ahead 72 to 58% on 1st serves (though Konta got bigger % in)

[Sallydaisy]

Jo has returned to action and is currently in the WTA event in Madrid.

Thursday in Madrid: Johanna Konta vs Yulia Putintseva 2nd after 10:00
Amazon Prime Video https://amzn.to/3eFlkam (https://t.co/kxhfPvGqsx?amp=1)

[Jane]

Johanna takes the first set 6 - 4:boogie:

[Sallydaisy]

And she's 3-1 up in the 2nd! Putinseva to serve.
Konta breaks again, serving at 4-1.

Madrid is a combined event from next Monday.
The Ladies started their event on Tuesday 27th April with the Qualifying rounds.
They're currently playing the R64.

[themass15]

Jo doing well, let's hope she can finish it off

[Sallydaisy]

Poots serving to stay in the match at 2-5 down in the 2nd set.

[Jane]

Jo wins 6-4, 6-2 Well done :yahoo: :yahoo: :GBflag:

[Jan]

:bravo:

[Sallydaisy]

Can't tell from the WTA livescores who is serving!!!
One minute the yellow ball was with Jo then Yulia and now Jo (who has AD at 5-2)

[Sallydaisy]

Yay! Well done Jo, but that ***** WTA website is such rubbish!

[Jan]

Can't tell from the WTA livescores who is serving!!!
One minute the yellow ball was with Jo then Yulia and now Jo (who has AD at 5-2)
Agreed - I was watching that, alongside flashscores. Server changed at will, often part-way through a game on wta site!

[Sallydaisy]

Agreed - I was watching that, alongside flashscores. Server changed at will, often part-way through a game on wta site!
Thanks Jan, I thought I was going more doolally than usual ...
:laugh:

[Jan]

Thanks Jan, I thought I was going more doolally than usual ...
:laugh:
WTA website isn't at all easy on the eye, either!

[exislander]

WTA website isn't at all easy on the eye, either!

I am finding the TNNS app very good for live scores etc for all tournaments.

[Sallydaisy]

MADRID - WTA OOP for Sat 1st May
https://www.wtatennis.com/tournament/1038/madrid/2021/order-of-play

R32: [15] Jo Konta v Anastasija Sevastova - not before 11:30am local, (10.30 UK)

[Sallydaisy]

Anastasija Sevastova takes the first set 6-3 against Jo Konta in Madrid.

[Sallydaisy]

Anastasija Sevastova takes the first set 6-3 against Jo Konta in Madrid.
And takes the 2nd set 6-3 and the match. Jo Konta out of Madrid.

[JAMES4578]

Bit of a disappointment today, however hopefully more progress in the coming weeks.

[Hawkeye]

Yet another defeat for Jo, she lost 6-3 6-1 to Jelena Ostapenko in Rome.

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunately Johanna was never really in contention,even if Ostapenko played well.

[themass15]

I believe Johanna Konta announced her engagement on Channel 4 Brunch this morning

[Alis]

Congratulations to Johanna and her fiance!:love:

[banskogirl]

I believe Johanna Konta announced her engagement on Channel 4 Brunch this morning

Yes she was quite charming today :)

[Sallydaisy]

Cirstea took the first set 7'6 and is a break up in the 2nd.
:pirate:

[Sallydaisy]

Another Brit bites the Devil Dirt.
Konta out, beaten 7'6, 6'2 by Sorana Cirstea.

[JAMES4578]

Konta had the better start but from the midst of the 1st set Cristea stepped it up, unfortunately Johanna was never really in the hunt after she lost the breaker. Hopefully has more success on the grass.

[themass15]

Let's hope she fares better on grass than she has on clay

[Sallydaisy]

Konta took the first set 6'1 against Kerkhove and was leading 3'1 in the 2nd with a break but has just been broken by the Dutch player. Lesley Kerkhove holds to love and it's 3'3.

[Sallydaisy]

Jo Konta wins her match, in Nottingham, 6'1, 6'3.
In R3 she'll play Kateryna Kozlova.

[Sallydaisy]

Johanna Konta takes the first set against Kateryna Kozlova 6-2 Nottingham.

[exislander]

Lost the second 1-6

[JAMES4578]

Johanna gets the win in the end taking it 6-2,1-6,6-3. Not great in the 2nd though.

[exislander]

Johanna wins 6-3 7-6 today to reach the semi.

[JAMES4578]

Well done Johanna!

[Jan]

Well done Jo!!!!! :trophy::GBflag:

[themass15]

Her first title in 4 years

[JAMES4578]

An emphatic 6-2,6-1 win over Zhang Shuai to take the title, well done Johanna! :cheer: https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2170939/konta-storms-past-zhang-to-take-nottingham-title

[Jane]

Well done Johanna :GBflag: :trophy: :cheer: :cheer:

[suttontennis]

Saved the best performance of the week for the final. Almost looked like the Konta of old. And always so gracious in victory or defeat.

[Sallydaisy]

MONTREAL 2021

R1:Johanna Konta is now on a 6-match winning streak (her last tournament was Nottingham), coming from a set down to lead Zhang Shuai CHN WR 51 (CH 23 in 2016) and eventually going through 4-6 5-2 ret.
:thumbup:

In R2 JoKo will try to make it 6th time lucky against no. 3 seed Elina Svitolina UKR WR 5 (CH 3 in 2017) H2H 0-5.
:help:

[Sallydaisy]

Svitolina takes the first set 6-3 ...
:help:

[exislander]

Konta takes the second 6-3..........and the third 6-2!

[themass15]

Wow, now that was a surprise!

[Sallydaisy]

Well done Jo! That'll feel good.
:thumbup:

Elina will now be able to nip over to Toronto (Covid rules willing) to cheer on hubby Gael Monfils who came through a tough 3-setter against Millman, to reach the 3rd round.

[JAMES4578]

Best win for some time,well done Johanna!

[suttontennis]

Jo withdraws from her match with Gauff. Sorry, no details so far

[Nessie]

There seem to be an awful lot of withdrawals - and some of these players keep doing it. (Istomin and many of the Japanese). I feel that there should be some limit on the number unless it happens on the court because it might imply some unfitness. I always feel sorry for the player who just lost and an unfair advantage to the next player who doesn’t have to play a round!!

[JAMES4578]

According to WTA site Konta withdrew due to left knee injury, a pity.

[Sallydaisy]

Johanna Konta has withdrawn from WTA Cleveland next week, reason not yet known but could be continuing knee problem? Messes up her USO prep ...

[Sallydaisy]

Johanna Konta has pulled out of the upcoming events in Chicago and Indian Wells, citing the groin injury which prevented her playing at the US Open. Seems increasingly likely she won’t play again this year.

[Hawkeye]

Recent events may have been quite demoralising for her too in a way...

[Hawkeye]

Johanna calls time on her career.

Johanna Konta: British former Wimbledon semi-finalist and world number four retires
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59466439

[suttontennis]

Threatened briefly to make a real impact on the game. At times her game was quite dominating against all but the best, but did struggle against equally powerful players. As the tour in general moved to a 'power game' I feel injuries may well have taken their toll, as well as the demands of travelling and the pressure placed on her from being the highest profile Brit on tour. I will miss her engaging personality, always ready to put a positive spin on her game and always looking to learn.
Think she won't be the last Brit to retire in the next 6-12months, as we see a 'sea change' in the rankings. good luck to her in the future.

[Sallydaisy]

Johanna calls time on her career.

Johanna Konta: British former Wimbledon semi-finalist and world number four retires
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/59466439
Not at all surprised - injury niggles, Covid disruption to a couple of attempted comebacks and she is clearly very happy in her private life with her wedding plans well underway. And I think she's just acquired a 4th dog to add to the 'family' so she has plenty else to keep her occupied and a life outwith tennis to look forward to.

Good Luck to her
:flowers:

[JAMES4578]

Not too surprising but still pity Johanna could end her career on her own terms and missed so many big events this year. certainly highs in her career mixed with disappointments, still some great memories and obviously injuries took a toll in recent years. Al the best to Johanna in the future!

[Jan]

Sad, but not entirely unexpected.
A great player and role model.
All the best for the future, Jo!!

[RosieBear]

Always sad to see the end of a playing career, it's so fleeting. I'll miss watching Jo even if she did frustrate me sometimes (only because she could be so brilliant when on song). Wishing her every happiness for the next part of her life, which I hope includes plenty of punditry because she's so articulate and pleasant. All the best Johanna!

[Stell]

I heard it on the radio, on my way home back from the dentist. I know she'd been having injuries and, last year, she admitted that she wanted to start a family. I wish her well.

[Sallydaisy]

Congratulations to Jo Konta who got married yesterday!
:love:

This is a nice photo of the pair taken in June 2018
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgzpGS4WAAABLZ_?format=jpg&name=medium

[Sallydaisy]

And no surprise to hear that Jo is pregnant with their first child ...

Johanna Konta@JohannaKonta· (https://twitter.com/JohannaKonta)3h (https://twitter.com/JohannaKonta/status/1523738831291559938)
Busy baking my own little muffin right now
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FSVoYaRXEAAYDjH?format=jpg&name=small

[HoopGirl]

And no surprise to hear that Jo is pregnant with their first child ...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FSVoYaRXEAAYDjH?format=jpg&name=small

Great news!

[Teresa]

Great for Jo, but not entirely unexpected. It’s what she has wanted. Good luck to her.

[pabbers]

Awwwww!