Johanna Konta is the first British player to reach the semi final of any grand slam after 1983. According to details, Johanna Konta of Britain defeated Chinese opponent by 6-1, 6-4 in the quarter final of Australian Open on Wednesday which ended the 33 year long wait of her country. She is the first female UK player to reach the semi final of any grand slam after 1983. She will play against German player Angelique Kerber in semi final match who defeated Belarusian player Victoria Azarenka in straight sets 6-3 and 7-5.
Johanna Konta
It is also the best performance of 24 year old Johanna who could not reach beyond the 4th round of any grand slam before and after reach semi final she has leveled with former players Virginia Wade and Sue Barker. In 1983, English player Jo Durie reached the semi final in US Open.
In men’s singles, British star Andy Murray has reached the semi final after defeating David Ferrer. 4 time runner up of Australian Open Andy Murray defeated his Spanish opponent by 6-3, 6-7, 6-2 and 6-3. It is the first time after 1977 that two British players have reached the semi final of grand slam. In the last quarter final, Milos Raonic of Canada defeated French player Gael Monfils by 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 and 6-4.
On Thursday, defending champion Novak Djokovic will play against Roger Federer in men’s semi final. Their mutual matches are leveled by 22-22. Defending champion Serena Williams will play against Agneska Radwanska in women’s semi final. American super star is trying to level the record of 22 grand slam victories by Stephy Graph.
Johanna Konta qualifies for Australian Open Semi Final,
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