Tennis ace Johanna, born to Hungarian parents and brought up in Australia, hits back when questioned about her British nationality
Johanna Konta
Johanna Konta
Britain's top women's tennis player Johanna Konta (26) was calm and smiling even when she was questioned about her nationality on the Today radio show by BBC presenter John Humphrys.
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"We talk about you as being British, but you were born in Hungary, Australian citizenship, and I seem to remember that the Australian high commissioner, when you won the quarter-final, said: 'Great to see an Aussie win', and we were saying: "Great to see a Brit win' — so, what are you?" Humphrys asked Konta.
The World No. 4 smiled and said: "I was born in Australia to Hungarian parents, but I have lived half my life here. So, I'm a British citizen, and I'm incredibly proud to represent Great Britain.
"I have done so officially since 2012. I have also represented Great Britain at the Olympics. I'm definitely a British athlete," said Konta, who became the first British woman in 39 years to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals last week.
Meanwhile, Humphrys was widely criticised on social media for questioning Konta's nationality.
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