Giant-killer Konta into quarters at San Jose

Johanna Konta followed up her stunning victory over Serena Williams with another brisk triumph Wednesday, downing US teenager Sofia Kenin 6-1, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA hardcourt tournament in San Jose.

Konta, who won her first WTA title at this event back in 2016, showed no sign of a let-down after handing 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams the most lopsided defeat of her career -- 6-1, 6-0 on Tuesday.

"I kind of approached today as a separate challenge," Konta said.

"I just played the challenge of the day and the opponent that I had, and really just tried to do the best that I can with that."
"Obviously, being two matches in, I'm giving myself that chance to keep going further. So I think that's where I'm at, really -- I'm grateful and looking forward to just having another match here."