BRITISH No 1 Johanna Konta believes Jelena Ostapenko’s shock win at the French Open shows the strength in depth of the women’s game.
The unseeded Latvian, ranked 47 in the world, defied all expectations to claim glory at Roland Garros and win a maiden title by beating Simona Halep in three sets.
Her victory highlights a curious landscape in women’s tennis as, with Serena Williams out of action due to her pregnancy and world No 1 Angelique Kerber having a dreadful time, tournaments are more open than they ever have been.
While Konta’s own campaign in Paris was far more modest, as she went out in the first round, the Briton says the quality is beginning to shine through.
“There is a lot of depth in women’s tennis and she is the perfect example of that,”
said Konta.
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