Later she made her appearance at $50,000 last title at Lexington and after a month qualified for the US Open. Height in Meters: 1.80 m Coach(es): Esteban Carril (2014–2016), José Manuel García (2015–2016), Wim Fissette (2016–present). Konta was eliminated in the qualifying at the Australian Open. In January 2011, Konta began training at the Weybridge Tennis Academy in England where she was coached by Justin Sherring. Her next event was held in her hometown, in the opening round she amazed Zarina Diyas, before earning a major scalp by beating the world number eight and recent Grand Slam semifinalist Ekaterina Marakova. Konta's nationality became the subject to discuss at the 2016 Australian Open.
In April 2011, Johanna lost her three sets in the qualifying Charleston to Sania Mirza; she also fell in qualifying at Fes and Strasbourg. However, she did not manage to progress to either of the main draws. Nickname: Johanna Later, after many games and victories, at 2017 Wimbledon Championships, she was seeded sixth, as she faced Hsieh Su-Wei in the starting round of a grand slam for the second time in a row, defeating her in sets. Johanna Konta won her first ITF singles in May 2008, title at a $ 10,000 tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina, before her 17th birthday. Bra Size/Cup Size: 34B Johanna Konta Height -1.80 m, Weight -70 kg, Measurements, bra size, dress, shoe size, religion, boyfriend, bio After she had earned a British citizen, she landed a spot in the Wimbledon as a wildcard. In August 2014, Johanna began training with Esteban Carril and in the initial months of 2015, she added the Spaniard Jose-Manuel Garcia to her coaching team.
Konta has not performed in a feature film yet. She nearly caused an upset in her debut appearance as she nearly defeated the 28th seed, Christina McHale. *She moved to Eastbourne with her family in 2005. She represented Australia until 2012. Following that match, Konta won several matches from a bye which she got her more popularity. Siblings: Eva Konta (Half-Sister), Tennis career: Hair Color: Dark Brown She played several matches, however, this year was unlucky for her, as she couldn't win any games. *At the age of 16, she won her first professional tournament. Date Of Birth: 17 May 1967 The next week she took the title on the green clay courts of Raleigh Carolina, with another $50,000 tournament, she defeated Lindsay Lee-Waters, in a close encounter. Konta was born on May 17, 1967 in Sydney, Australia, to Hungarian parents, Gabor Konta and Gabriella Cortez. Birth Name: Johanna Konta Biography Players. She represented Australia until 2012. 153 in the world. She won her first Grand Slam match defeating the world No. Konta's current boyfriend is Jackson Wade, the manager of video photography at Lawn Tennis Association. Regarded as one of the oldest tournament, this year’s Wimbledon tournament has revived some old names as well as some new emerging athletes. Year Turned Pro: 2008
Her grandfather, Tamas Kertesz, was a player for Ferencvarosi TC in which he won two international caps for Hungary. Konta is fluent in Hungarian and English. Johanna’s parents Gabor and Gabriella, both Hungarians moved to Australia from Hungary where they finally met. Occupation: Tennis player Weight in Pounds: 154 lbs
She first worked out at the Sanchez-Casal Academy in Barcelona and then moved to Roddick Lavalle Academy in Texas.
Before the Australian Open, she was considered as a contender for the title, as Konta has recorded victories over Naomi Osaka and Kristen Flipkens. Johanna Konta is a British tennis player who achieved her career’s best ranking on July 17, 2017, which was #4. The current British number one reached her best singles ranking of world No. Her next move led in the Fed Cup Euro/Africa Zone Group I. Children: No Her grandfather, Tamas Kertesz, was a player for Ferencvarosi TC in which he won two international caps for Hungary. *She was only 8 when she started playing tennis.
If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. After she had become one of the top tennis players, Konta made her appearance in advertisements also. Her hobbies are listening to live music, attending concerts, watching movies, reading, and shopping.
Then she returned to the UK and was granted a wild card to the WTA Tour grass court events in Nottingham, Birmingham, and Eastbourne. She won three singles matches in the round robin pool as Britain reached a promotion playoff against Croatia.
The next event saw her main draw debut at the Australian Open. Johanna has been trained by numerous trainers. Johanna Konta Personal Details: Feet/Shoe Size: 8.5 (US) Later she took a short break due to Illness following the Australian Open, as she was the fourth seed for the Mexican Open in Acapulco. Waist Size: 25 inches (64 cm) *She was born to Hungarian Parents. Mother: Gabriella Cortez (Dentist) She is widely known for winning three singles titles on the WTA tour, also singles and four doubles titles on the ITF circuit. Later in the year 2012, she became a British citizen and switched her sporting allegiance from Australia to Britain. She endorses the Babolat Aero range of racquets. In Collaroy on Sydney’s North Shore, she spent her childhood.
Then she moved to Miami and was seeded 24th, which again saw her profit from a bye to the second-round. One of her best tennis memories is when she got a chance to represent Great Britain at the 2016 Olympic games. Konta faced number ten Venus Williams in the opening. Johanna Konta was born on 17 May 1991.
By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. *She became a British citizen in 2012. Later in 2015, Konta started her career year competing for the qualifying of the WTA events in Shenzhen and Sydney. Johanna Konta is currently in a relationship with Jackson Wade, the manager of video photography at Lawn Tennis Association. She moved from Australia to Spain to attend the Sánchez-Casal Academy in Barcelona.
Konta has earned an enormous amount of money from her successful career as a professional tennis player.
She backed up her win by beating Zheng Sasai and Denisa Allertova. Konta’s educational background is not known. Talking about her personal life, Johanna Konta is currently in a relationship with Jackson Wade. In May 2008, Konta won her first ITF singles trophy in a tournament in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Until 2012, she played tennis for Australia.
*Her Grandfather Played Soccer Professionally. She then moved to Eastbourne with her family at the age of 14 and became a UK citizen in 2012.
She received some welcome results in the first half of 2012, including $25,000 title at Rancho Mirage. 59 Tímea Babos. Spouse: Not yet Sexual Orientation: Straight, Johanna Konta Body Statistics: Olga Govortsova defeated Konta. Father: Gabor Konta (Hotel manager)
The couple started dating since Konta's victory at the Miami Open. Johanna has not been seen in any other TV show except for tennis matches itself.