Wuhan Open: Simona Halep shocked by Johanna Konta

Photos: Johanna Konta: Britain's rising star
Is Johanna Konta the next big thing in women's tennis? The 24-year-old has won 20 of her past 21 matches and is into the last-16 of the Wuhan Open after shocking World No.2 Simona Halep.
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Photos: Johanna Konta: Britain's rising star
Konta, who was born in Australia but became eligible to play for Britain in 2012, began the year 150th in the world but is expected to be just outside the top 50 when the new rankings are released.
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Photos: Johanna Konta: Britain's rising star
Konta reached the last-16 of the 2015 U.S. Open after claiming notable victories over Spain's Garbine Muguruza and Germany's Andrea Petkovic.
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Photos: Johanna Konta: Britain's rising star
She has become an integral part of the Great Britain Fed Cup team, which is coached by Judy Murray -- mother of two-time grand slam champion Andy.
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Photos: Johanna Konta: Britain's rising star
Sue Barker was the last British female player to defeat a top-two ranked player. That was back in 1981 when she overcame Tracey Austin at Brighton.
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Photos: Johanna Konta: Britain's rising star
Heather Watson will lose her place as British No.1 to Konta next week. The 23-year-old lost to Jelena Jankovic