Silicon Valley Classic: Johanna Konta beat Sofia Kenin to reach the quarter-finals

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In an ongoing 47th edition of Silicon Valley Classic tennis tournament, Johanna Konta beat American Sofia Kenin to reach the quarter-finals.

Earlier Johanna Konta defeated Serena Williams-the 23rd time Grand Slam champion by 6-1 6-4.

In an interview Konta, 27, who will face Elise Mertens of Belgium in next match said, “I approached the match as a separate challenge, every tournament that I go into; I want to be there until the very end.”

Also Read: WASHINGTON OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT : ANDY MURRAY BEATS KYLE EDMUND 

The Silicon Valley Classic tournament also known as Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic is undergoing in San Jose, California.

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