Britain’s Johanna Konta gets set for her quarter-final clash

Britain’s hopes of Wimbledon glory have been crushed after Johanna Konta crashed out in straight sets against Barbora Strýcová on Centre Court. 

The British Number One lost 7-6, 6-1 in the quarter finals this afternoon sending her unseeded Czech opponent, 33, through to her first ever Grand Slam semi-final.   

She will face seven-times champion Serena Williams in the final four, as Konta, 28, reflects on losses at both Wimbledon and Roland Garros this year. 

Konta was heard shouting ‘oh f***ing hell’ as her errors started stacking up and hopes of a second SW19 semi-final appearance in three years dwindled.

The 28-year-old got off to a strong start, but Strýcová won the tie break to secure the first set and sailed through the second. 

Strýcová broke down in tears after Konta’s final unforced error lost her the match, telling the press conference she ‘couldn’t believe it’ and she may reconsider retiring from the game after winning the ‘best match she’d ever played’.  

End of the road: British Number One Jo Konta’s Wimbledon hopes were crushed today after she lost to Barbora Strýcová in straight sets. She is pictured walking off court after her defeat on Centre Court this afternoon 

Britain's hopes of Wimbledon glory have been crushed after Johanna Konta (pictured) crashed out against Barbora Strýcová on Centre Court

Britain’s hopes of Wimbledon glory have been crushed after Johanna Konta (pictured) crashed out against Barbora Strýcová on Centre Court

Konta covers her face as she loses the second and final set of the match with a unforced error, sending her opponent through

Konta covers her face as she loses the second and final set of the match with a unforced error, sending her opponent through

Konta hugs her opponent Strycova after her unexpected victory, crushing hopes of a British win at Wimbledon this year

Konta hugs her opponent Strycova after her unexpected victory, crushing hopes of a British win at Wimbledon this year 

Strycova told the post-match press conference she still couldn't believe she had won and her voice was still shaking

Strycova told the post-match press conference she still couldn’t believe she had won and her voice was still shaking 

Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova broke down in tears as she sailed through the final set to reach her first ever Grand Slam semi final

Czech Republic’s Barbora Strycova broke down in tears as she sailed through the final set to reach her first ever Grand Slam semi final 

The Czech player raised her hands in the air elated as she celebrated her unexpected victory over the British Number One

The Czech player raised her hands in the air elated as she celebrated her unexpected victory over the British Number One 

Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling are pictured in the Wimbledon crowd looking disappointed as Konta crashed out

Ellie Goulding and Caspar Jopling are pictured in the Wimbledon crowd looking disappointed as Konta crashed out 

Ellie Roebuck and Toni Duggan of the England Women's football team looked solemn as the British Number One lost her second set

Ellie Roebuck and Toni Duggan of the England Women’s football team looked solemn as the British Number One lost her second set 

Crushed: British tennis fans on Murray Mount put their head in their hands as their hopes of home glory at the tournament were crushed

Crushed: British tennis fans on Murray Mount put their head in their hands as their hopes of home glory at the tournament were crushed 

Fans in the crowd were seen with their hand in the hands as their homes of a home win at the All England Club disappeared before their eyes.

Supporters on Murray Mount were pictured devastated as Konta walked off court with her head bowed. 

Tennis lovers on social media were quick to criticise the Brit, commenting on her 22 unforced errors in the first set and her disappointing second. 

Others slammed the crowd for not giving their compatriot more support, with one tweeting: ‘Where was the support? Very low energy crowd. Jo deserved better.’  

Her defeat comes after injury fears yesterday when she had to have her left ankle heavily strapped during the early stages of her match with Petra Kvitova. 

Regarding her foot, Konta said she had tripped up but was ‘fine’, adding: ‘I just tripped over my own foot so it was a little sore and I wanted to give it some more support.’ 

Speaking about her previous Wimbledon semi-final, Konta added: ‘Obviously the experience that I had in 2017 was a magnificent one. It was something that is incredibly special to me.

‘Equally how I’m doing so far, I’m just really pleased with the level I’m playing, how I’m competing, how I’m really just trying to find a way in each match that I play. I’m playing very tough matches against very tough opponents.

‘Overall I’m enjoying this tournament for what it is, how I feel like I’m still building on each match that I’m playing.’ 

Jo Konta pictured in action in her Wimbledon quarter-final today against Barbora Strýcová

Jo Konta pictured in action in her Wimbledon quarter-final today against Barbora Strýcová

Konta broke her opponent Barbora Strýcová early on in the first set but then dropped her own serve later on with the match flowing back and forth before she lost the last set 6-1

Konta broke her opponent Barbora Strýcová early on in the first set but then dropped her own serve later on with the match flowing back and forth before she lost the last set 6-1

The Czech opponent, pictured reaching for a point, put up tough opposition in the first set

The Czech opponent, pictured reaching for a point, put up tough opposition in the first set

Strýcová, pictured, started slowly but fought back to force a first set tie-break and second set result of 6-1

Strýcová, pictured, started slowly but fought back to force a first set tie-break and second set result of 6-1

Konta, pictured top, lost against Barbora Strýcová, bottom, who will go through to the semis

Konta, pictured top, lost against Barbora Strýcová, bottom, who will go through to the semis

Konta looked confident and was smiling as she walked onto Centre Court today, pictured

Konta looked confident and was smiling as she walked onto Centre Court today, pictured 

Celebrities and dignitaries have packed out the 74-seat Royal Box today, pictured

Celebrities and dignitaries have packed out the 74-seat Royal Box today, pictured

Among those invited by the All England Club President Philip Brook were England Lionesses Toni Duggan, middle row, second left, Karen Carney, second right, and manager Phil Neville, far right

Among those invited by the All England Club President Philip Brook were England Lionesses Toni Duggan, middle row, second left, Karen Carney, second right, and manager Phil Neville, far right

Fans will also be lining up to watch Andy Murray team up with Serena Williams again in the mixed doubles later this afternoon. Pictured are security guards leading crowds at Wimbledon

Fans will also be lining up to watch Andy Murray team up with Serena Williams again in the mixed doubles later this afternoon. Pictured are security guards leading crowds at Wimbledon

Looking good: Ruth Wilson, 37, and Holly Valance, 36, led the stylish celebrity pack on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on Tuesday

Looking good: Ruth Wilson, 37, and Holly Valance, 36, led the stylish celebrity pack on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on Tuesday

Looking good: Ruth Wilson, 37, and Holly Valance, 36, led the stylish celebrity pack on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on Tuesday

Lovebirds: Richard E. Grant couldn't wipe the smile from his face as she attended the sporting spectacle with his wife Joan Washington

Lovebirds: Richard E. Grant couldn’t wipe the smile from his face as she attended the sporting spectacle with his wife Joan Washington

Boris Becker was also in attendance, stepping out in a slick suit and shades

Boris Becker was also in attendance, stepping out in a slick suit and shades

Jo Konta is pictured arriving at Wimbledon today

Konta faces Barbora Strycova in the quarter final

Jo Konta was all smiles as she arrived at Wimbledon today for her quarter final match on Centre Court this afternoon

It comes despite previous rows over her nationality, with Konta born in Australia to Hungarian parents.

She represented Australia from 2008 to 2012, but has lived in the UK since she was 14 and became a British citizen in 2012.

Konta has previously spoken of her pride at representing Britain because it is the country where ‘she grew up’. 

Meanwhile Brits are also expected to go wild as the ‘dream team’ of Andy Murray and Serena Williams reunite for the mixed doubles later this afternoon.    

Williams joked previously that their pairing was so hyped she was getting ‘performance anxiety’ and revealed she had called their team ‘Murena’.

Thousands of fans have walked through the Wimbledon gates again today and are throwing their support behind Konta as the last Brit involved in the singles

Thousands of fans have walked through the Wimbledon gates again today and are throwing their support behind Konta as the last Brit involved in the singles

Andy’s brother Jamie Murray is also in action in his mixed doubles match with the US’s Bethanie Mattek-Sands after it was suspended due to the fading light yesterday.

They are due to conclude their match against Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and Croatian Mate Pavic.

A spokeswoman for the Met Office said those at Wimbledon could expect cloudy skies in the morning, but that it should get brighter as the day goes on.

She said: ‘There will probably be quite a lot of cloud around, especially first thing. There could be the odd spot of rain.

‘It should get brighter as the day goes on, with some sunny spells breaking through, particularly in the afternoon and into the evening.’

She continued: ‘So it will be predominantly dry with a gentle south-west wind but it might feel a bit more humid than today.’

The temperature is likely to see a high of 73F, she said, adding that the rain would not be heavy enough to interrupt play.

Konta sparked fitness fears yesterday after having her left foot strapped up but has played down concerns, claiming she 'needed extra support' after tripping

Konta sparked fitness fears yesterday after having her left foot strapped up but has played down concerns, claiming she ‘needed extra support’ after tripping

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