Jo Konta roars to the Miami quarters

By
Mark Hall
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Johanna Konta has another excellent performance in Miami.

The British no.1 defeats an in-form Lara Arruabarrena 7-5 6-1 in the 4th round in Florida. Even if the Spaniard is “only” ranked no.71, she has impressed in the previous round after she dispatched home favorite Madison Keys in straight sets.  Jo was particularly good in staying with the Spaniard in the first set even if Lara service games where spotless. Eventually, Konta took full advantage in the 12th game when Arruabarrena lost a bit of focus to grab the opener. 

In the second set, the Brit was much more “relaxed” to unleash her weaponry on her opponent before winning the contest 7-5 6-1 in 78 minutes.



 

I was playing better and better. KONTA

After the match, during the post-match press conference, Jo commented

“I felt I played myself more into the match a bit more. As the match went on, I felt clearer and clearer on how I wanted to play and what I wanted to do out there from my perspective.

I’m quite happy I was able to execute that reasonably well. And also make it tough for her to stay in that match with the level that she was playing at.”

The quarters vs. Halep

Jo will play Simona Halep in the quarters. The head to head is 1-all. 



ON FIRE