Tennis: Britain's Johanna Konta Breaks Into ATP Top 30 For First Time

Johanna Konta has broken into the world's top 30 for the first time ever after having an unexpected outing in the Australian Open.

Konta, 24, jumped from 47 to 28 in the WTA world rankings after reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open, where she was beaten by Angelique Kerber.

The German, who stunned world number one Serena Williams in the final at the weekend, moves up to second.

Australian Open 2016: Britains Johanna Konta Progresses To Semi-Finals

British's number one Johanna Konta has moved beyond all odds to qualify for the semi-finals of the Australian opens. This progress may help push the young beautiful Briton up in the ATP ranking.

The unseeded 24-year-old won 6-4 6-1 to become the first British woman to reach a Grand Slam semi-final since Jo Durie made the US Open last four in 1983.

Konta, ranked 47th, will next face German seventh seed Angelique Kerber.