Johanna Konta disappointed with Indian Wells exit to Caroline Garcia
Konta beaten in three sets by France's Caroline Garcia
Monday 13 March 2017 17:50, UK
Johanna Konta admitted she was "not brave enough" as the British No 1 lost in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells against Caroline Garcia.
France's Garcia, who six years ago was described by Andy Murray as a future world No 1, has yet to live up to that billing but the 21st seed showed impressive resilience against Konta.
She fought back from a set down to win 3-6 6-3 7-6 (7-1), sealing her win and a place in the last 16 with a powerful cross-court backhand.
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Konta, seeded 11th at Indian Wells, converted just one of six break-point opportunities and the 25-year-old was disappointed by her performance.
Konta, speaking to www.wtatennis.com, said: "I don't believe I played a great match today.
"(Garcia) did what she had to do to get through that, and she did a better job of finding a way than I did. I would have liked to have played better, but it just didn't happen.
"There were a number of shots that let me down. Quite honestly, I don't know why, but I'm keen on improving and doing better next time.
"I didn't do enough with the opportunities that I did get. Some of the break points, she served well, and others, I wasn't brave enough. I don't think I did enough to really take them. I was a little too passive in parts."
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