Johanna Konta eliminated from the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo
Britain's Liam Broady through to quarter-finals of the St Petersburg Open
Thursday 21 September 2017 15:44, UK
Johanna Konta has lost her first match since a shock first-round exit at the US Open.
Konta was beaten 7-5 7-6 by world No 25 Barbora Strycova at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Thursday.
The British No 1 had two set points in the second set, but failed to convert either, allowing her Czech opponent to rally back and win a tie-break.
Konta had earlier ran into a 3-0 lead in the opening set but Strycova fought back and broke for 6-5.
"I definitely wasn't as match-fit as I would've liked," said Konta. "But for my first match in the last few weeks, I don't think I did that badly."
Last month, Konta suffered a major upset against Aleksandra Krunic in her first match at the US Open.
Britain's Liam Broady reached the quarter-finals of the St Petersburg Open with a stunning victory over fourth seed Adrian Mannarino.
The 23-year-old from Stockport ran out the 2-6 6-4 6-0 winner against the world No 31 - ranked 211 places above him.
Broady will now face Bosnian world No 55 Damir Dzumhur for a place in the semi-finals.
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