Johanna Konta

[JAMES4578]

Back from 1-3 to 4-4 but then error, Halep nets though for 5 all and forces error for 6-5!

[jagmad]

One big ace

[Stell]

Set point for Jo.

[RosieBear]

Nothing on Haleo's shots in that rally

[Stell]

Yes!!!!!!

[jagmad]

Yes yes yes

[roytennisfan]

Yes amazing tiebreak. ..believe jo

[RosieBear]

YES!!!!! I told you NEVER give up!! Well done JO!!!!

[Stell]

Standing ovation from the crowd.

[cazza99]

:yahoo:

[JAMES4578]

Such brave play, keep it going Jo!

[traveller7]

:yahoo: well done Jo you can do this

[david1610]

SP on her serve!
Now be confident and believe. You are definitely as good as her. You can beat her if you can beat your nerves. C'mon Jo!

[RosieBear]

Right Jo, Simona is human, is as nervous as you, had nothing on her shots on penultimate point of TB, will feel she could have already won - you CAN take her down!!!

[roytennisfan]

Stats show how jo tensed on halep's second serves, lost 79% but only 64% of first serves

[RosieBear]

Momentum with Jo, harness it kid because it's a powerful thing.

[roytennisfan]

Totally agree, toilet breaks have become farcical

[themass15]

On centre watching Jo

[roytennisfan]

Cmon jo, a break in the opening game would be nice

[david1610]

Yes, wondering if Halep was nervous in that second set tb - massive contrast to the first.
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Jo!

[traveller7]

come on JO believe and win

[jagmad]

WOW very guttsy

[Stell]

1 - 1.

[david1610]

Too close! Time to break and hold. C'mon Jo!

[traveller7]

so close

[JAMES4578]

Long game but Jo done well to hold, however pretty quick game for Halep now- needs to step up now!

[RosieBear]

I knew it - Mac just pointed out Simona plays faster when uptight/annoyed - I noticed it, slow her down Jo, don't be rushed, get under her skin.

[Stell]

Two break points for Jo.

[Stell]

YES!!!! You beauty!!!

[david1610]

A few more UEs from Halep. Feeling the effects?
Keep her running! C'mon Jo!

[RosieBear]

Brilliant Jo in the lead for the first time! Now foot down Jo and crush it home!!

[traveller7]

Must hold must hold

[lovetennis]

:thumbup: Jo is starting to believe. C'mon now hold to consolidate that break

[JAMES4578]

Jo takes it on first chance and forcing the pace there, now consolidate!

[jagmad]

Have I ever mentioned how much we love that lady?
Absolutely Brilliant.:dance:

[david1610]

Now serving second has its advantage because it is first after each changeover and you can give it all. C'mon Jo!

[Stell]

I've got Jo as the favourite to win this year's Sports Personality.

[jagmad]

Andy Murray style

[Stell]

4 - 2.

[traveller7]

COme on JO!

[RosieBear]

Double break Jo, you CAN do it, turn the screw TIGHT TIGHT TIGHT

[david1610]

Done your "duty" now relax, enjoy and get ANOTHER break!
Move her around! C'mon Jo!

[RosieBear]

Hold and a break Jo, hold and a break.....

[JAMES4578]

Good hold for 4-2, however love game from Halep-keep the pressure on!

[traveller7]

Yeah Halep not giving her anymore breaks serving like that

[jagmad]

Brill. Now break her to win.

[Stell]

5 - 3.

[roytennisfan]

Great hold after poor previous game

[banskogirl]

Oh wow Jo! Listening on 5 live in italy :)

This is brilliant! and Leon's on the radio!

[RosieBear]

What a hold! Now Jo - don't back off because it won't come to you, be brave!!

[lovetennis]

Right Jo, this is IT. 4 big serves needed :GBflag:

[JAMES4578]

Two quick games in succession, hopefully Johanna can serve as well now at 5-4-come on!

[roytennisfan]

Well it's down to the next game, Cmon jo, one more hold like the last one

[RosieBear]

Credit to Simona, cool as a cucumber to stay in. It's down to you Jo - deep breath, first serves, believe and TAKE IT ON!!!!

[traveller7]

This is huge serving for the match! Come on JO!

[Stell]

I've also got radio five live going, banskogirl (along with the TV).

[jagmad]

OK now pass the test and the Semi is urs.
C-mon Jo you can do this, you have the crowed on your side use then and take ur time.

[Hawkeye]

I'm meant to be leaving for my bus to London...

[roytennisfan]

Cmon jo, get the serves in

[david1610]

Boring hold please. C'mon Jo!

[roytennisfan]

Phew 15-15

[Stell]

Two away.

[roytennisfan]

Great rally

[Stell]

Match point for Jo.

[roytennisfan]

Yes 2mp

[lovetennis]

go Go Jo

[JAMES4578]

A few good rallies and double mp, come on!

[Stell]

History!!!!

[Jane]

FANTASTIC win - very well done Jo :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo::clap::clap::clap:

[cazza99]

Whooooo. 39 years :clap: :clap:

[roytennisfan]

She stopped?

[lovetennis]

:dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::GBflag::GBflag ::GBflag::bravo::bravo::bravo::boogie::boogie::boo gie:

[RosieBear]

OMG!!!!! SO, so so happy for Jo and proud of her. A coming of age performance. Matches like this (like Muller/Rafa last night) give me goosebumps - sometimes it's not about forehands and backhands it's about never, ever giving up when it would be oh so easy to do so. Many congrats on passing the test Jo, the world is your oyster.

[Hawkeye]

A poor way to finish...

[lynne]

Bravo Johanna, very well played...sheer belief!!!:thumbup:

[roytennisfan]

Great win for Jo, she finally took her chances

[jagmad]

O-M-G Jo we love you so much
these are just for you.
:flowers::flowers::flowers:
:bravo::yahoo::GBflag::boogie:

[Josephine]

Well done Jo. She deserved it. But terrible from someone to scream like that from the crowd. Sorry for Halep for that ending.

[jagmad]

OMG!!!!! SO, so so happy for Jo and proud of her. A coming of age performance. Matches like this (like Muller/Rafa last night) give me goosebumps - sometimes it's not about forehands and backhands it's about never, ever giving up when it would be oh so easy to do so. Many congrats on passing the test Jo, the world is your oyster.

Welcome to the pleasure dome?

[traveller7]

Yeah annoying scream from crowd but omg how amazing did she play in that last game!!! Im shaking so happy for her! :yahoo:

[david1610]

So pleased for her. After the way she lost the first set TB I thought Halep was going to be too mentally tough, but in the third set the fact she had made Halep work so much in the match took its toll.
Jo has made incredible strides in the last couple of years but today could be the sign of Jo going up to the next level where QF is the start, not the "end", of a tournament. Well done! :) :) :)

[david1610]

Well done Jo. She deserved it. But terrible from someone to scream like that from the crowd. Sorry for Halep for that ending.
Normally I would instantly agree but I remember Jo crying inconsolaby because of Nastase's behaviour in the Fed Cup match when she was playing. And I remember the accusation of bad gamesmanship by Cirstea claiming Jo had deliberately cried. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHFXhj_9GTc so just maybe a bit of karma there.

[JAMES4578]

A great victory for Johanna and she certainly showed her determination in high quality display and proving to be one of the big match players. Obviously frustrating it ended like that with the disruption from the crowd and not great for Halep however think Konta had the measure of her at that point. Up against it at many points but such a tough battler. Obviously a few chances missed which made it tougher but she was strong at the end.:clap::clap::clap:

[patlowe]

Oh wow!! Yet another thrilling match. I feel a bit like I do after one of Andy's murraycoasters! It was so gripping. Even though many of her shots sailed out over the baseline, Johanna stuck to her plan of attack, attack, attack! And it worked. What a win. So proud of her. Well done our girl! :worship::worship::clap::clap:

[Jan]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be very proud, Jo!
:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:
No pressure Andy......

[exislander]

A great match to watch - so close - but I think Johanna just had a little more belief than Simona had. Well done!

[Josephine]

Normally I would instantly agree but I remember Jo crying inconsolaby because of Nastase's behaviour in the Fed Cup match when she was playing. And I remember the accusation of bad gamesmanship by Cirstea claiming Jo had deliberately cried. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHFXhj_9GTc so just maybe a bit of karma there.

That's irrelevant and not Halep's fault in any way.

Halep thought the ball had been called out and stopped playing. I'm not saying it was deliberate, but it's a bit stupid and hysterical, and unfortunate for Simona.

Konta got rid of the nerves which were stifling her when she won the tie-break and then there was no holding her. She deserved it!

[cazza99]

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/40343105) - Johanna Konta: The British number one - by those who know her well

[RosieBear]

Some good sense about the "MP scream" on Today at Wimbledon; Tracy Austin - "you learn at a very young age to play until you know the point is over", Marion Bartoli (echoing Jo's post match words) "it probably impacted Jo more than Simona". When a home player is on the verge of making slam history then naturally the crowd is going to be highly excitable and things like this happen. Too bad and I don't think Simona will see it any other way. Tbh, I don't get why Jo was even asked about it or TAW discussed it, it's a non-issue imo

[Linda]

After Andy v Fabio, Rafa v Muller and now Jo v Halep, no wonder I've got high blood pressure again!

[pabbers]

Simona didn't make a fuss so I guess she just accepted it.

[Rosalind]

wow! Just finished watching it on catch-up. I thought after that first set that things weren't going to go our way. Me of little faith!
Two top players to stress about now! I don't even get a day off! What a fantastic result. :strawberry::GBflag::boogie:

[patmoren]

Joko kept her cool and focus really well I thought, great match

[roytennisfan]

Jo is up to #4 in the live rankings and the race, winning Wimbledon would move her up to #3 and to #1 in the race, Venus winning Wimbledon would knock Jo down a place

[supergran]

Fantastic match of high quality tennis. Was impressed with Jo after losing first set tie break, the way she stayed calm and focused. Exciting to watch and so pleased for her especially against Halep.

[Genbrit]

Well Done to Jo. Have to admit I didn't think she would do it after first set tiebreak but she was definitely the better player in the end and deserved it. Looking forward to the semis.

[banskogirl]

Well done Jo :cheer::bravo:

Can't wait to see on a recording! Well done everyone on an exciting week so far! :)

[WimbledonWestie]

Re the crowd impact on last pint, shame on whoever shouted out but definitely don't think there should have been a replay of the point. It would be an umpires nightmare trying to decide when a crowd call had impacted a point- remember the last point of Andys 2013 final? Yo could've had Djokovic complaining the cheer mid rally put him off. Would we have wanted the point replayed after all those match points? Shame as it was for Halep I think that sort of crowd noise is something players have to learn to block out and keep playing till the umpire says otherwise.

[patlowe]

Simona is fine. Some fair and gracious comments from her:

"I cannot complain about anything, says Halep":

http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-11/2017-07-11_i_cannot_complain_about_anything_says_halep.htm l

[Josephine]

I just think it was a shame the match ended that way and a shame for Halep. I haven't suggested point should be replayed. And yes it may well have been the last 'pint'. Definitely something made person in crowd behave badly. ;)

[WimbledonWestie]

It was a shame it stopped Jo celebrating properly. And I wasn't meaning anyone on here wanted the point replayed, just been reading lots online where folk thought it should have been.

[JerryD]

Huge congrats to jo whatever happened on the last point. She still played well. Halep herself said she had no complaints and jo deserved to win

[Stell]

Jo is second on Centre Court tomorrow.

[traveller7]

Jo is second on Centre Court tomorrow.

Great should be home from work in time hopefully to see from start or near enough.

[Jan]

:phew:
I had to commit to a meeting early afternoon tomorrow, which I didn't really want to do, but had little alternative!

[Rosalind]

:GBflag:Come on Jo - we need you more than ever now. Probably going to have to watch on catchup but so hope she makes it.

[Pam]

All the best Johanna! :GBflag:

You can do it

[themass15]

So hope Jo wins today as Jackie and I have tickets in the 2nd row on Saturday, albeit not together. I will be so excited if she wins. Have been to loads of ladies finals but, if she is there, it will make it the most special one of all.

[Jane]

Wishing Johanna all the very best of luck :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[Stell]

Murguruza wins 6 - 1, 6 - 1 and now time for Jo.

[Stell]

Eleanor Oldroyd and Tony Livesey interviewing Jo's primary school teacher, Lizzie Spencer.

[Stell]

They've walked out.

[patlowe]

Oh I've got a lump in my throat! Go Johanna!

[Hawkeye]

Let's hope the crowd do a better job today.

[jackie55]

I am getting nervous and excited just like l do when Andy is playing, come on Jo

[Stell]

Jo to serve first.

[themass15]

I shed a tear when Jo walked out

[patlowe]

Jo to serve first.

????

[Stell]

2 - 2.

[Stell]

Tony Livesey said it before I had to leave the match for a few minutes.

[lovetennis]

Jo showing excellent composure - love her attitude

[Stell]

3 - 3.

[JAMES4578]

Jo competing well, though 2nd serve proving vulnerable at times-keep going! Chance on 2nd serve at 15-30 but misses and Venus holds for 4-3.

[Stell]

4 - 4.

[lovetennis]

Excellent hold Jo, now c'mon get into Venus' service game

[Stell]

Two break points for Jo.

[lovetennis]

2 BPs, come onnnn Jo

[Stell]

Venus saves both.

[Stell]

Venus holds on.

[lovetennis]

Ok, stick with it Jo. Hold, break, hold

[JAMES4578]

Pity,hopefully Jo holds firm here-come on!

[Stell]

Three set points for Venus.

[Stell]

One saved.

[RosieBear]

Great second serve to save first bp . Keep going!

[Stell]

Venus wins the first set.

[Jane]

:sad:

[RosieBear]

Argh, so close. Right back at her Jo.

[lovetennis]

C'mon Jo, 1st set was very close. No reason she can't comeback like in QF

[JAMES4578]

oh no a loose game and Venus takes advantage, though often pressure when bps not taken. Disappointing though and coming from behind here will be tougher than in the QF.

[Stell]

1 - 1.

[Stell]

Three break points for Venus.

[Stell]

One Saved.

[Stell]

Second one saved.

[Stell]

Venus breaks.

[JAMES4578]

Venus lucky with netcord early in game but too many errors from Jo now,even if she saved 2 bps. Think it'll be tough to come back now unfortunately.

[RosieBear]

Venus upping the power and volume (just like her sister, the bigger the point the louder the scream :rolleyes:)

[Stell]

Venus wins the match 6 - 2.

[Jane]

:crying::crying::crying:

[lovetennis]

Oh dear, sorry for Jo, she has had a great few weeks. Hope she can go on further next year and now in top 5 of world, so not all bad

[RosieBear]

Not to be, but great tournament for Jo and feel it's only a matter of time until she lifts a major. Good to see Venus healthy but never been a fave and hope lovely Mugu wins on Saturday.

[lynne]

Such a shame for Johanna, after such a brilliant run, but no shame there..Bravo Johanna!!!:thumbup:, I somehow don't think I will be watching the Ladies Final, as have to agree with Rosiebear!

[jackie55]

Feel so sorry for Jo, she just wasn't allowed to play:sad::sad:

[Alis]

Not to be for Jo today - there will be other days. Well done to Venus. I have nothing against Garbine but it would be an amazing story if Venus won the title again.

[patlowe]

Not to be. Sad. Like Andy, Johanna gave it everything and she too should be proud. Thank you for giving us all the thrilling matches Jo. Keep well and go for the US Open. I haven't watched Venus in a long while (confession...I had pretty much written her off!) and I have to say she was impressive.

[JAMES4578]

2nd set was disappointing from Jo, though Venus was certainly playing well. However Konta had a few chances she was unable to capitalise on,felt the 1st set was more crucial today as Venus is a good front runner as well as all that grass court pedigree and Jo had a tougher route to get there. However still a good tournament, should be able to take the positives and move further forward.

[Josephine]

Hard luck Jo but Venus was better. I think this 'ice cool' think about Jo is a bit exaggerated and she certainly got nervous - bad double fault in that crucial game. But it is all good experience and she can learn from that. Took Andy quite a few goes!

Think she should have waited for Venus but I guess she was upset. Still that is part of a Wimbledon semi.

[Jan]

A fortnight for Jo to look back on and be proud of.
Venus too good and didn't allow Jo to really get into her stride.
Jo will be back!

[karanga]

Congratulations to Johanna - no shame in losing to one of the tennis greats of this era.

Hope she will study the video of the match with her coach and learn from it going forward.

No doubt at all she will be disappointed but she should be proud of the way she has played both at Eastbourne and Wimbledon.

[ljs]

agree with everyone , Jo had a great tournament , felt bad for her today , but I think shes gonna win one of these sometime soon
You guys have alot to look forward to with her

[cazza99]

Van Morrison has invited Jo to one of his concerts - http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/news/articles/2017-07-13/van_morrisons_consolation_for_konta.html


https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/526787097126895617/UfRBqUNC_normal.jpeg Van Morrison ✔ @vanmorrison (https://twitter.com/vanmorrison)
@JoKonta91 (https://twitter.com/JoKonta91) Jo, you did great. We're so proud of you and I'd like you to come as my guest to one of my gigs. Van
6:00 PM - 13 Jul 2017 (https://twitter.com/vanmorrison/status/885544567059120128)

[Rosalind]

Jo is on BBC breakfast this morning. Not sure of time but they just announced it.

[Alis]

I thought she came over very well.

[Jan]

I thought she came over very well.
Agreed.

[themass15]

Me too. She came over as very natural. It would be lovely if she could go on to win the US Open.

[patlowe]

Did anyone hear this?.... "Listeners to BBC's Today programme on Radio 4 were incensed to hear him (John Humphrys) question Ms Konta's British citizenship after she made it to the semi-finals of Wimbledon..."

BBC's John Humphrys accused of 'xenophobia and sexism' after interview with British tennis star Johanna Konta:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/18/bbcs-john-humphrys-accused-xenophobia-sexism-interview-british/

[jagmad]

Did anyone hear this?.... "Listeners to BBC's Today programme on Radio 4 were incensed to hear him (John Humphrys) question Ms Konta's British citizenship after she made it to the semi-finals of Wimbledon..."

BBC's John Humphrys accused of 'xenophobia and sexism' after interview with British tennis star Johanna Konta:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/18/bbcs-john-humphrys-accused-xenophobia-sexism-interview-british/

Maybe we'll see him on who do you think you are soon.
Probably they'll reveal he's a close relative of Richard Head.

[JerryD]

https://www.lta.org.uk/news/general-news/2017/july/johanna-kontas-top-5-moments/?utm_source=m.facebook.com&utm_medium=referral

Top moments of Joko career so far

[banskogirl]

Did anyone hear this?.... "Listeners to BBC's Today programme on Radio 4 were incensed to hear him (John Humphrys) question Ms Konta's British citizenship after she made it to the semi-finals of Wimbledon..."

BBC's John Humphrys accused of 'xenophobia and sexism' after interview with British tennis star Johanna Konta:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/18/bbcs-john-humphrys-accused-xenophobia-sexism-interview-british/

IMHO there is a big difference between querying citizenship and 'xenophobia and sexism'. Perhaps his mistake was voicing it on air?

[patlowe]

Maybe we'll see him on who do you think you are soon.
Probably they'll reveal he's a close relative of Richard Head.

I think I might be related to Richard Head! Before the penny dropped, I wondered who on earth Richard Head was, so I googled him!! (:help::doh: yes! I know! Sad isn't it!!) At least my friends got a laugh when I told them!

[Jan]

Did anyone hear this?.... "Listeners to BBC's Today programme on Radio 4 were incensed to hear him (John Humphrys) question Ms Konta's British citizenship after she made it to the semi-finals of Wimbledon..."

BBC's John Humphrys accused of 'xenophobia and sexism' after interview with British tennis star Johanna Konta:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/18/bbcs-john-humphrys-accused-xenophobia-sexism-interview-british/
I heard part of the radio interview and couldn't believe JH was going on about Jo's nationality. She's answered questions sooo many times. Let's move on - there is so much more to talk about!

[karanga]

I heard part of the radio interview and couldn't believe JH was going on about Jo's nationality. She's answered questions sooo many times. Let's move on - there is so much more to talk about!

Has JH ever interviewed Mo Farah, Justin Rose or Chris Froome to ask them about their nationality?:strawberry:

It's very unfair. British tennis fans are very thankful that she is now a British citizen and playing tennis under a Union Jack flag and not an Australian flag.

I didn't hear the interview so probably unfair of me to comment.

[exislander]

Sadly, Johanna lost a tight match to Ekaterina Makarova 7-5, 6-7, 3-6

[JAMES4578]

Pity to lose early but Makarova can be tough,hopefully Jo soon into stride.

[Jan]

:sad:

[RoastLamb]

I went to RC yesterday and managed to see her practising AND I saw the first set of her match. Great stuff! Very disappointed to hear she lost because the quality of tennis was incredible. But I am happy I got to see her in action FINALLY.

[Jan]

Jo's match vs Bertens has started. On serve in the first set 2-1*
Good luck Jo! :GBflag:

[Jane]

Johanna wins the first set 6-3 :dance:

[Jane]

Johanna wins 6-3, 6-3 - well done :yahoo::yahoo:

[karanga]

Well done Jo. :clap:

[patlowe]

Great start for Johanna. Well done. :clap::clap: Cornet next.

[JAMES4578]

A fairly comfortable win For Jo, well done! Hopefully plays well against Cibulkova who can be tough.

[Jan]

Hooray!! :cheer::cheer:

[exislander]

Not Cornet - it is Cibulkova and rain suspends play before they get started.

[JAMES4578]

I did realise later that Cornet and Cibulkova were still to play, hopefully not too long a delay.

[Jan]

Good luck Jo - when you finally get onto court!
:GBflag:

[Jane]

Johanna leading 4 - 3 in the first set - its really heavy stuff.

[Jane]

Johanna gets the first set 6 - 3 :dance:

[ljs]

:cheer::cheer: yayyy Johanna

[Stell]

She plays Simona Halep in the quarters.

[JAMES4578]

Glad it was a convincing win from Johanna, hopefully she can take it to Halep again in the quarters!

[Jan]

Hooray!! :cheer:

[Alis]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Caro]

I don't have BT sport so can't watch but listening to the tennis podcast, it appears Halep is in and out at the moment with her performances so hopefully Jo can do this ...

[patlowe]

Brilliant Johanna. Yet more positive news. So uplifting. :clap::clap:

[Jan]

Good Luck Jo vs Halep. Another late one.

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunately Johanna went down to Halep 6-4, 7-6 . Good fightback from 2-5 in 2nd but wasn't enough and not great breaker. Simona certainly was in form but a few too many errors from Konta in crucial stages.

[roytennisfan]

Jo is drawn againt Krunic in the bottom quarter (with Radwanska(2) who plays Sharapova in r1)

[Jan]

I think Sharapova plays Halep..

[JAMES4578]

Looking further ahead Jo could meet Georges in the 3rd ,Cibulkova in the last 16 and Halep in the quarters. Hopefully can have a good run!

[patlowe]

Good commentary team for Johanna's match...Petch and Jo Durie. Go Johanna!

[roytennisfan]

Cmon jo

[JAMES4578]

Jo was looking so comfortable at 4-1 (2 breaks) but lost her way somewhat and Krunic capitalised, 4 all-come on!However Konta breaks to love and easily holds to take first 6-4-keep it going!

[Jan]

6-4 to Jo :clap:

[patlowe]

I think Johanna will come thru this match ok and it's a good workout for her too.

[roytennisfan]

Oh Jo, cmon 3-5

[roytennisfan]

Set all Cmon Jo

[JAMES4578]

Bit of a patchy period from Jo and not enough first serves, hopefully steps it up in the 3rd! Has become bit of a struggle but manages to break back for 2 all, come on!

[Jan]

Jo broken. Time for the :sofa:

[JAMES4578]

3-5 and 0-30, Krunic proving tricky but Jo not on her game really-seems to be feeling the pressure. Does hold for 4-5 though and asks the question of the Serbian.

[roytennisfan]

Was really hoping Jo would get through to the second week, only real hope now is Jamie

[Jan]

:crying::crying:

[patlowe]

Stunned! I really thought Johanna was going to scrape thru this. That's a bit of a blow. She was so un-Johanna like tonight.

[supergran]

It seemed to me that in the 2nd and 3rd set Jo was using power instead of placement. She looked panicked to me and couldn't seem to deviate from power play and other usual reliable shots were erratic. Very disappointing after all the build up.

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing performance from Johanna though Krunic can be awkward on her day and showed some inspiration. Konta Just didn't impose herself after bright start and was misfiring too often,just surprising she couldn't find way through this one.

[RosieBear]

Howler from Jo :sad: - feel all the talk of her being a potenial winner here and no. 1 got to her.

[JAMES4578]

A bit too much hype and Jo may well have put some of the pressure on herself. Think she needs a bit more variety to make the next move in any case, though has obviously had impressive results this year overall.

[Alis]

Oh dear - maybe the absence of Andy and being the great GB hope really got to her. That's a lonely place to be - just ask Andy!

[Stell]

I caught the end of the second set and the whole of the third set on radio five live sports extra (though I did have to listen to Gigi Salmon and Naomi Broady talking about other things and not commentate on the match). Very disappointed about Jo losing.

[sir coolerking]

Playing in Tokoyo this week as number 4 seed, plays Strykova in the last 16 tomorrow.

[Jane]

Jo having a struggle this morning and is a break down in the first set at 5 - 6. The match has already been on for 1hr 5m

[Jane]

Jo loses the first set 5 - 7 (1hr 11mins)

[Jane]

tb time :sofa:

[Jane]

Sadly, it is just not Johanna's day - she lost the tb and the match :crying:

[themass15]

Jo was a break up in both sets

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing, not gone Jo's way lately.

[Jan]

Very disappointed when I saw the result. Come on Jo - please string a few wins together soon!

[Alis]

I hope she does - it would be good if she could qualify for Singapore after so narrowly missing out last year.

[sir coolerking]

Not a great start to the tournament this week in Wuhan. Just lost the first set 6-0 to Barty. Has at least won a game in the second, currently 2-1 to Barty on serve.

[sir coolerking]

Fightback is on as she goes a break up in the 2nd set, 4-3.

[sir coolerking]

Jo wins second set 6-4 and we're into a decider.

[Alis]

Now a break up in the decider - c'monnnn Jo!

[sir coolerking]

About to serve for the match at 5-4.

[sir coolerking]

And gets broken........5-5

[sir coolerking]

And loses the tie break 7-3 (having been a mini break up). Seems to be a real mental problem with Jo at the mo, cannot get over the winning line.

[Jan]

Just home :crying:

[JAMES4578]

Very disappointing, even if Barty had some good results this year. Bit of a loss in form from Jo , hopefully she can get back on track soon.

[Alis]

Oh dear - poor Jo. She fought back so well too. She just can't seem to break this losing streak that she's on - that's four in a row.

[Helen40]

Very disappointing, even if Barty had some good results this year. Bit of a loss in form from Jo , hopefully she can get back on track soon.
Don't underestimate Ash, she's had a stellar year considering she's played a limited schedule inc. qualies as she was WR 325 at the start of the year.
I suspect Jo needs abit of R&R.

[Linda]

She seems to have lost her way a bit lately. :sad: Maybe she needs a rest.

[Jane]

:crying:

[sir coolerking]

She seems to have lost her way a bit lately. :sad: Maybe she needs a rest.

Rest? She's only played 4 matches in the last 2 months.

[lynne]

Johanna plays Monica Niculescu match being shown on BT Sports channel 2.30pm also on Bet365.

[Alis]

Let's hope Jo can break her losing run here, although Niculescu can be a tricky opponent.

[Alis]

Not a good start for Jo - drops her first service game.

[Alis]

Niculescu 3-0 up. C'monnnn Jo - you need this one!

[Alis]

Niculescu now 4-0 up after 13 minutes. Jo is coming to the net a lot - which is obviously the game plan - but she's allowing Niculescu to pass her.

[Jane]

Match hasn't started yet on tv but Johanna 0-5 down in the first set. I will just continue watching the golf which is much more exciting today

[Alis]

Jo narrowly avoided a bagel - Niculescu served out the set for 6-1. At least Jo starts serving the second set. I'm watching on BTSports 2 red button.

[Jan]

Eek not good. Come on Jo!

[Alis]

Jo now two breaks down in the second set - she just doesn't seem to have any answers.