Johanna Konta gets Australian Open campaign under way with convincing win

British women's No1 beats Madison Brengle 6-3, 6-1 Konta braced for heat later in week in Melbourne Johanna Konta's fifth visit to the Australian Open provides her with the best chance yet of a breakthrough win at a grand slam, and there was little to suggest in her efficient win over the American Madison Brengle on day two that she is going to waste the opportunity. A slew of good Americans fell on day one - including the US Open champion, Sloane Stephens, seven-slam titlist Venus Williams and ...