Johanna Konta

I admire Serena Williams, because, I mean, who doesn't admire Serena Williams?

— Johanna Konta

This tennis world, this tennis community, is very much a bubble, and it's very easy to get lost in here. You know,…

— Johanna Konta

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

I was a decent 800 m. runner, not 400 - and I'm actually really proud of this: I beat the girls and…

— Johanna Konta

I don't think circumstances change who you are as a person. I don't believe they change your values - unless you willingly…

— Johanna Konta

There are always going to be distractions, push and shove between players. It's about rolling with the punches and enjoying every situation,…

— Johanna Konta

I think every single girl you face is good at handling pressure. That's part of why they're successful on a regular basis…

— Johanna Konta

I haven't exactly grown wings or anything. I'm happy with how I have been playing so far this week, but my feet…

— Johanna Konta

Everyone is out there to beat me, so I go up against every single player to have a battle.

— Johanna Konta

It's always nice to be in great company and to be among great players.

— Johanna Konta

I was 14 in Barcelona, and when I initially went there, I didn't see my mum for six months and my dad…

— Johanna Konta

Meeting Bono was definitely a highlight of my life!

— Johanna Konta

I feel confident that no player can step on court against me and feel confident that they will come out the winner.…

— Johanna Konta

I spend most of my life in sports kit, so it usually shocks people when they see me in casual clothing -…

— Johanna Konta

Tennis is a small world.

— Johanna Konta

For me, it's always been tennis. I haven't really explored any other avenues.

— Johanna Konta

I'm not invincible. I'm no Serena Williams.

— Johanna Konta

I have grown a lot in this area, but I used to be quite rigid and found it difficult to accept change.

— Johanna Konta

I don't really listen to music before I go on court.

— Johanna Konta

When someone doesn't have a sense of humour, it kills me.

— Johanna Konta

I don't know what it is to feel very British, but I feel that it's home, so I'm very happy to represent…

— Johanna Konta

When you're in the supermarket, you can usually tell straight away when someone recognises you, or they will come up to me…

— Johanna Konta

I really play tennis for me, enjoy it for me.

— Johanna Konta

When I'm at home, I do get recognised more often, and I don't need to be in sports clothes to be recognised,…

— Johanna Konta

I strive to get better and better in understanding how the world works.

— Johanna Konta