When I started training at the age of eight, my dad used to encourage me. — Johanna Konta Copy Share Image
No matter how much you train, you can't replicate the stresses that the body takes when it's in a competitive environment. — Johanna Konta Copy Share Image
I admire Serena Williams, because, I mean, who doesn't admire Serena Williams? — Johanna Konta Copy Share Image
This tennis world, this tennis community, is very much a bubble, and it's very easy to get lost in here. You know, there is… — Johanna Konta Copy Share Image
I had a lot of ear infections when I was younger, so I didn't learn to swim until I was about 14. — Johanna Konta Copy Share Image
I was a decent 800 m. runner, not 400 - and I'm actually really proud of this: I beat the girls and the boys to win my school 800, so it was a big deal at the time; I was about 11. Then I won the district and made it to state, but I just never went, because I was… — Johanna Konta Copy Share
I don't think circumstances change who you are as a person. I don't believe they change your values - unless you willingly would like… — Johanna Konta Copy Share Image
There are always going to be distractions, push and shove between players. It's about rolling with the punches and enjoying every situation, good or… — Johanna Konta Copy Share Image
I think every single girl you face is good at handling pressure. That's part of why they're successful on a regular basis from season… — Johanna Konta Copy Share Image
I haven't exactly grown wings or anything. I'm happy with how I have been playing so far this week, but my feet are firmly… — Johanna Konta Copy Share Image
Everyone is out there to beat me, so I go up against every single player to have a battle. — Johanna Konta Copy Share Image
It's always nice to be in great company and to be among great players. — Johanna Konta Copy Share Image
I was 14 in Barcelona, and when I initially went there, I didn't see my mum for six months and my dad for four months. Australia is far from Spain, but I don't remember how long or how short the days felt. I think what was most difficult for my parents was that if anything went wrong, they couldn't say,… — Johanna Konta Copy Share
