• Konta beats No 33 seed Zhang Shuai of
China 6-2, 6-3• Briton now faces Karolina Pliskova who put out Ons JabeurJohanna Konta again demonstrated her ability to find her highest level on the biggest stages as she demolished the 33rd seed, Zhang Shuai, 6-2, 6-3 in 72 minutes to move into the fourth round of the
US Open for a third time.
Konta has achieved a lot since those delirious days four years ago in the
New York heat when she burst to the top of the sport by reaching the fourth round from qualifying, but throughout this week it has been clear she has also seen a lot. The more she advances through a draw, the more it is clear that her success is guided by experience.