Get Involvedpublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
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Gareth Thompson: I cant think of a dog related pun for Jo Konta but her tennis is really c-lassie...
Summary
GB's Johanna Konta loses semi-final 6-4 6-2 to Venus Williams
Williams will seek a sixth Wimbledon title on Saturday
American will face Garbine Muguruza of Spain in final
Muguruza beat Rybarikova 6-1 6-1
Jamie Murray/Hingis reach mixed doubles semi-finals
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Konta's positive body languagepublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Kim Clijsters
Former world number one on BBC TVKonta has these little mannerisms on court - the little hop, skip and jump after each point but it's such positive body language and it's really good to see.
It's almost like she is saying "right, onto the next point".
Konta level pegging with Williamspublished at 15:29 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
*Williams 4-4 Konta
A second double fault of the match from Johanna Konta puts her in a bit of corner at 30-30, but a rolling forehand down the line, as easy as apple pie, gets her out of the spotlight.
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Martina Navratilova
Nine-time Wimbledon singles championVenus is serving so well so when you get the chance on a second serve you have to make more of it.
Williams keeps Konta at baypublished at 15:26 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Williams 4-3 *Konta
Venus Williams turned professional in October 1994. Johanna Konta was three.
The American knows her way around these white lines. A foxy slower-ball second serve at 30-30 causes Konta, revved up like a boy racer, to swat long.
More wiles and street smarts from the American see her over the line.
She is milking that experience for every advantage.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
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Ian B: Considering how little Wimbledon pedigree Konta has, she's playing at an incredible standard, completely unfazed
Becky: If Konta sees weakness she needs to punish it - it's what she's been doing all tournament.
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Kim Clijsters
Former world number one on 5 liveMedia caption, Johanna Konta wins a number of points as she holds her service game against Venus Williams
Konta has been serving like that the whole tournament.
Every time she has felt a little bit of pressure, she has managed to pull those incredible serves out.
Konta holds serve againpublished at 15:22 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
*Williams 3-3 Konta
There is a very particular colour palette to the wardrobe of the centre court patrons. The green stands are filled with cool blues, pale pinks and Del Monte-man off-white. Nice.
Johanna Konta is matching Venus Williams, service game for service game.
Level pegs.
Image source, PABut what about a Jo Konta dog-pun?published at 15:21 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
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End of twitter postThat's right. We can't think of a dog-Konta play on words, so why don't you have a go....
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WATCH: Konta serve stays strongpublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Media caption, Johanna Konta holds her nerve against Venus Williams
Semi-final stays on servepublished at 15:19 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Williams 3-2 *Konta
Venus Williams' turn to take on the service tightrope walk.
One sublime stretching winner down the line, when Konta appeared to have the upper hand in the rally, draws appreciative oohs and ahhs from the Centre Court crowd.
A hint of wobble. But she survives to keep it on serve. Ice-queen cool so far from the American.
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Tina Knights: After yesterday, I could really use a GB triumph over the US! Come on Jo!
David Smith: Konta Corner. That's much better than some of the alternatives I've heard
Konta holds from deucepublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
*Williams 2-2 Konta
Johanna Konta swats a mis-timed backhand well wide to plonk herself in some 30-30-style trouble.
A bullet of a serve, sniffing the whitewash down the middle, earns her an easy point.
But Venus Williams is not being turned back just yet. As dogged as Roger Cook on the trail of a dodgy time-share seller, she sticks about to take the game to deuce.
Konta has given her the slip this time, but it is the Briton's serve that has come under the greater pressure so far.
Image source, PAMedia caption, Johanna Konta holds her nerve against Venus Williams
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CerysHoops: Leaving work early to watch Konta v Williams. Will work late to make up time, but not missing this one!
Wafer Thin Mint: I don't think there's anyone as cool under pressure as JK, she'll be sweating ice cubes soon
Packed on Konta Cornerpublished at 15:11 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
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End of twitter postJudy Murray full of admiration for Kontapublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Anna Thompson
BBC Sport at WimbledonI've just had a quick chat with Judy Murray, who was Konta's Fed Cup captain. She was helping launch a blue plaque rebellion, to recognise the achievements of sportswomen from the past.
"I've known Jo for quite a number of years and I would say on the women's side of the game, she is the most professional athlete I've worked alongside. Her attention to detail, her attitude, her commitment, her work ethic on a daily basis is really second to none. She's very methodical - almost robotic - in her preparation and she really sticks to watch she needs to do.
"She's worked so hard to try to become one of the best players in the game and she has done just that. The last two years have been really remarkable."
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Annabel Croft
Former British number one on Radio 5 liveVery impressive first service games from both players.
I don't get the impression Konta is overawed at all yet. It looks like a great match up.
Williams holds servepublished at 15:09 British Summer Time 13 July 2017
Williams 2-1 *Konta
Venus Williams is serving big and true.
She has landed 80% of her first serves and won seven out of eight points behind that tee-off.
Not a lot of loose change there for Johanna Konta.
The pair take a sit-down and a slurp of isotonic on serve after three games.
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Jamie Wilks: I tell you what... the split second showing of nerves has been SMASHED by @JoKonta91 already. Come on girl!
Neil Leverett: Jo needs to bully Venus around the court, she is the quicker