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Konta relishing US Open pressure

Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 31 August-13 September

Coverage: Live radio and text commentary on every Andy Murray match plus selected matches

Britain's Jo Konta puts her surprise US Open run down to being able to enjoy the pressure after working on the mental side of her game.

Konta beat 18th seed Andrea Petkovic 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 to reach round four, after converting her sixth match point.

Konta, ranked 97th, had previously won just one Grand Slam main-draw match.

"I think the main thing is I'm just really enjoying the situation, even when I lost I don't know how many match points," said Konta.