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French Open: Hsieh Su-Wei 'jokes' her way to shock win over Johanna Konta

<p>Taiwan's Hsieh Su-Wei credited her "relaxed" approach after the World No. 109 stunned Britain's Johanna Konta in the French Open first round yesterday</p>

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Su-Wei Hsieh, Johanna Konta

Su-Wei Hsieh, Johanna Konta

Taiwan’s Su-Wei Hsieh (left) is all smiles after her French Open first round win over Britain’s Johanna Konta yesterday. Pic/Getty Images
Taiwan's Su-Wei Hsieh (left) is all smiles after her French Open first round win over Britain’s Johanna Konta yesterday. Pic/Getty Images

Taiwan's Hsieh Su-Wei credited her "relaxed" approach after the World No. 109 stunned Britain's Johanna Konta in the French Open first round yesterday. Hsieh, 31, recovered from a dreadful start to knock off seventh seed Konta 1-6, 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 on Court Philippe Chatrier.

"I was making jokes, 'Oh coach I am so nervous I cannot play'. When you make it fun you feel more relaxed on the court," Hsieh said of her calm demeanour. "It was an amazing result. It was not easy as she is a great player.

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