Wimbledon 2017: Johanna Konta earns Tim Henman praise after thrilling Donna Vekic win
JOHANNA KONTA won a close second-round clash against Donna Vekic at Wimbledon today and she impressed former British No 1 Tim Henman.
After three hours and 10 minutes on Centre Court, Konta finally sealed the three-set win, beating Vekic 7-6, 4-6, 10-8.
Vekic was in tears at the end and Henman was impressed by the performances of both players and believes that Konta wanted revenge for losing the Nottingham Open final to the Croat last month.
"The quality of tennis was so good from point one," Henman said on the BBC.
"In that final set they both had love-30s, they were both looking for break opportunities.
"For Jo to come through on this court in front of her own fans I think will do a massive amount for her confidence.
Johanna Konta was looking for revenge on the biggest stage and they both played a brilliant match
"They have some pretty recent history playing in the final at Nottingham which Vekic came through.
"Jo was looking for revenge on the biggest stage and they both played a brilliant match.
"It's very hot out here to play three hours and 10 minutes, she will probably be jumping into an ice bath as they do to get her recovery right.
"She's not interested in just winning matches like this, she wants to go deep into the second week."
Johanna Konta slips and misses out on a match point
Henman has backed Konta to get through to the second week, with her facing Maria Sakkari in the third round on Friday.
"A British player playing at home, it's got a different type of intensity," Henman added.
"For her to get through to the third round in these circumstances, I think she'll feel so good about that win and hopefully that can be a good foundation to build on.
"She's obviously coming back again to try and get through to the second week and it will be a great story to follow."