Johanna Konta Quotes

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Johanna Konta

Profession : Athlete

Birth : May 17, 1991

I needed to go through certain life experiences, and not just on the court, to make me into the competitor that I am, and also the person.

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Winning matches on any surface will definitely give you a much larger element of trust in what you're doing.

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In my experience, most players act the way they do in their own self-interest, in getting their emotions out and basically working with their own demons on court.

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Not everybody gets a home slam; not everybody gets home events. I am part of a very select few who get that opportunity, so I can only really be grateful for that.

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Ultimately, I play for myself, and I take responsibility for my own actions.

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Number one consideration is always availability. Then it's about - for me and, I guess, for every player - the connection with the coach, like with any relationship: how you work together, the chemistry on court.

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Meeting Bono was definitely a highlight of my life!

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We made the U.K. our home, and I'm lucky enough that I get to call myself British and have such great support at home.

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I don't look for a fight or look for animosity or tension where it's not needed.

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There are always going to be distractions, push and shove between players. It's about rolling with the punches and enjoying every situation, good or bad.

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I don't know what it is to feel very British, but I feel that it's home, so I'm very happy to represent Great Britain.

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I don't think circumstances change who you are as a person. I don't believe they change your values - unless you willingly would like them to.

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I think it's important for me to keep adapting.

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If you keep a healthy state of mind, you give yourself a great chance to bring out the best in yourself.

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It's a safe bet most players would get nervous before a match. I do, too, but it's more excitement and more just wanting to get going, and I feel the same.

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I have grown a lot in this area, but I used to be quite rigid and found it difficult to accept change.

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I have good people around me who guide me, tell me where I should put my money.

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We have seen plenty of first-time semi-finalists go on and win grand slams.

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I love competing in front of a crowd. I enjoy the performance.

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