Johanna Konta ready to take British women’s tennis to new level

Konta has rocketed up the women’s rankings. To reach the fourth round of the US Open was big news for tennis fans, but Konta’s run to the semi-final in Australia in January catapulted her into the national consciousness.

Konta during her notable appearance on Jonathan Ross’s TV show Konta during her notable appearance on Jonathan Ross’s TV show REX By claiming the 20th seeding – as she has this time around – Konta has earned a giant leap from cattle-class to the executive lounge, bypassing premium economy on the way.

Konta is the 20th seed at Roland Garros Konta is the 20th seed at Roland Garros Why has it taken so long for Konta who turned 25 last week to crack the big time? Konta has found a renewed focus on her tennis CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES For all her excitement about her new changing quarters in Paris, Konta doesn’t socialise much with other players.