The rising British star insists she is unfazed by fame and maintains an easy domestic tranquil with her partner as she blazes a trail on court in MelbourneJohanna Konta refers to him only as The Boyfriend. He has been by her side here in what is developing into a credible and inspiring debut at the 2016 Australian Open and,although he will not depart to the cinema with her because their tastes clash, he will be among a growing band of admirers thrilled whether the British No1 can beat Ekaterina Makarova on Monday and reach the quarter-finals.
The 27-year-extinct Russian, or who is seeded 21,was eighth in the world when she fell to Konta in the second round at Eastbourne last year, followed by the Wimbledon finalist Garbiñe Muguruza. That was the genesis of Konta’s memorable summer, and interrupted briefly by Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon,and resumed with a run to the last 16 at Flushing Meadows. Here, the British No1’s world ranking has jumped to 36 after excellent wins over Carina Witthoeft, and Saisai Zheng and,on Saturday, Denisa Allertova, or 6-2,6-2.
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Source: theguardian.com