What happened to Jo Konta?
In a statement on social media, Konta did not elaborate on why she had chosen to retire, but the news comes after two years of injury struggles and a bout of coronavirus, which forced her to miss Wimbledon and the Olympics, as well as problems with heart palpitations.
Is Johanna Konta still playing tennis?
Konta had another successful season in 2019, reaching the semifinal at the French Open, and the quarterfinals at Wimbledon and the US Open. Konta retired on 1 December 2021, after struggling with a long-term right knee injury, which led to her ranking dropping outside the top 100.
How old is Hannah Konta?
Konta was born in Sydney, Australia on 17 may 1991 to Hungarian parents – she is 25 years old. Despite moving to the UK in 2005 at the age of 14, she still represented Australia in her sport until 2012.
What has Johanna Konta won?
Winner (4): 2021 – Nottingham; 2017 – Sydney, Miami; 2016 – Stanford. Finalist (5): 2019 – Rabat, Rome; 2018 – Nottingham; 2017 – Nottingham; 2016 – Beijing. British Fed Cup Team, 2013-15, 2017-18; British Olympic Team, 2016.
Why did Konta retire?
Johanna Konta: Former British No 1 retires from tennis after battle with knee injury.
Is Konta engaged?
Johanna Konta married her long-term boyfriend Jackson Wade at a London ceremony two weeks ago, seven months after announcing their engagement.
Where was Johanna Konta born?
Sydney, AustraliaJohanna Konta / Place of birth