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Johanna Konta advances in Nottingham with 300th career win

Johanna Konta racked up her 300th career win with a first-round success at the Aegon Open in Nottingham but Heather Watson was beaten.
Konta, the British number one, celebrated her milestone with a trip to the cinema to watch Wonder Woman.
It is a fitting choice of film as the 26-year-old, ranked number eight in the world, has become the superhero of women’s tennis in this country following her surge to the top of the game over the last two years.
Johanna Konta in action at the AEGON Open (Simon Cooper/PA)
Johanna Konta in action at the AEGON Open (Simon Cooper/PA)
She notched up a landmark victory when Tara Moore retired in the second set of their clash, leading 6-4 3-0 when her compatriot called it a day due to a foot injury.
A fair chunk of those career wins have seen her make headlines in the last two years with runs to the Australian Open semi-finals, a defining title at the Miami Open in April and a quarter-final spot at the Rio Olympics.
And it is her win over Svetlana Kuznetsova in Rio that she notes as the best of her 300.
“I didn’t know it was a landmark so it is a nice surprise,” Konta, top seed in Nottingham, said. “It is obviously not in the best of circumstances but it is more of a celebration of all the other victories. I can’t remember my first one at all. I have matured a lot since then and am a better player.
“I was really proud to play at the Olympics for Great Britain in 2016 so that would have to be a highlight and specifically my long match against Svetlana Kuznetsova. Hopefully there’s many more to come.
“I am hoping to get my team together (on Tuesday) afternoon so we can go to the cinema. I want to watch Wonder Woman.”
Great Britain's Tara Moore (right) is consoled by Johanna Konta after she withdrew due to injury during day two of the AEGON Open Nottingham Centre (Simon Cooper/PA)
Great Britain’s Tara Moore (right) is consoled by Johanna Konta after she withdrew due to injury during day two of the AEGON Open Nottingham Centre (Simon Cooper/PA)
Watson was not in celebratory mood as she went out to 2016 runner-up Alison Riske in straight sets, losing 6-2 6-3.
Watson, once ranked 38 in the world, is now down at 113 and will be dependent on either a wild card or advancing through qualifying to play in the Wimbledon main draw.
She is likely to be handed direct entry but does not expect news until the All England Club makes its decision on June 20.
Great Britain's Heather Watson during day two of the AEGON Open Nottingham at Nottingham Tennis Centre (Simon Cooper/PA)
Great Britain’s Heather Watson during day two of the AEGON Open Nottingham at Nottingham Tennis Centre (Simon Cooper/PA)
“I haven’t heard anything yet,” she said. “I won’t even know next week. I want one, definitely, but I haven’t heard.”
The British number two has recently dropped down to the ITF circuit – a level below the WTA Tour – with some success, and hopes to continuing building up her form over the next few weeks.
“It was a tough match. I knew it would be – she loves grass,” Watson said. “Alison was very solid and playing very well. But I just have to stay positive. I played well last week.
“The scoreline didn’t really reflect how the match went. I feel good with my game. I feel like I am getting back on track. I am excited for the grass. I didn’t really enjoy the clay.
“I was coming here confident and wanted to keep my momentum going.”

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