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US Open 2016: Johanna Konta beats Tsvetana Pironkova after collapsing on court

Britain's Johanna Konta reached the US Open third round - despite collapsing on court with blurred vision and breathing issues.

The 13th seed led Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova 6-2 5-6 at Flushing Meadows when she crouched down to her knees and appeared to be hyper-ventilating.

Medical help arrived after several minutes, with Konta describing blurred vision and an increased heart rate.

The Briton, 25, took a lengthy break but recovered to win 6-2 5-7 6-2.

Konta followed compatriot Kyle Edmund on to court 13, with the Yorkshireman also through to the third round after a 7-5 6-4 6-4 win over American wild card Ernesto Escobedo.