
Great Britain's Johanna Konta survived the 2020 WTA season and now looks forward to the Olympic Games, which will be held next year in Tokyo.
The former World No.4 compiled an 8-9 record this year, with only one win coming at a Grand Slam. Although the season was shortened by the Covid crisis, Konta also had to deal with an ongoing knee problem.
"I think I will look back on it in a nice way because it was a very challenging but also very challenging for everyone," said Konta. "I definitely got some wins this year in the way of my knee.
My knee is a lot better. Actually the management of it and the way I am approaching it, even when I have pain, it’s so much better than it was at the end of last year and beginning of this year. So that is a big win."
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Britain's highest-ranked tennis player is ready for what the 2021 season holds, with her participation in the Olympic Games of paramount importance.
"I mean first of all I want to be part of the Olympics. It would just mean so much to me to be part of Team GB," revealed Konta. "Being part of Team GB in Rio was a massive pinnacle in any athlete’s life. To be able to do that twice, 100% I’d love to be there.
Obviously, I’d love to play singles. I mean I would definitely consider doubles. Hopefully Heather has also qualified for that or will be close to qualifying. Who knows whoever can have a really good year and qualify."
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