A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
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Konta fights back again to advance to the quarters
From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT
JOHANNA KONTA overcame a tough start today to beat Ajla Tomljanovic and advance to the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International.
For the second game running the British No. 1 fought back from losing the first set, eventually triumphing 4-6 6-1 6-4.
Konta, fresh from a tough opening round encounter with Madison Keys, struggled to find the same rhythm at the start and had difficulty protecting her usually dominant serve.
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