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Tie Break Tens: Johanna Konta to play in first women's event in Madrid

British number one Johanna Konta will play in the first women's Tie Break Tens event, in Madrid on 4 May.

The world number seven will feature alongside seven other players, including Maria Sharapova.

All matches in the event, which begins with a round-robin stage, comprise a single tie-break to 10 points.

"Tie-breaks provide so many pressure-filled moments and it will be fascinating to see who handles it best," said Konta, 25.

The winner of the inaugural women's tournament will receive $200,000 (£161,000), with an additional $100,000 (£80,547) donated to a charity working to combat domestic violence.