Hsieh Su-Wei stuns Johanna Konta at French Open

Hsieh Su-Wei knocked seventh seed Johanna Konta out of the French Open, registering her first victory over a top 10 player.
Taiwan's Su-Wei Hsieh serves against Britain's Johanna Konta during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium. | AP
Taiwan's Su-Wei Hsieh serves against Britain's Johanna Konta during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium. | AP

PARIS: Taiwan's Hsieh Su-Wei knocked British seventh seed Johanna Konta out of the French Open, registering her first victory over a top 10 player.

Hsieh, the 31-year-old world number 109, triumphed 1-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 taking the tie on her second match point when Konta fired a forehand return into the net.

Konta has yet to win a match in Paris in three main draw appearances.

"It was not easy as she is a great player. I had to fight for every point otherwise she would hit a winner or open the court," said Hsieh, who goes on to face Taylor Townsend of the United States.

Konta fired 37 winners but also 38 unforced errors.

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