Fed Cup venue

Great Britain’s Fed Cup team will head to the Black Sea city of Constanta to take on Romania in next month’s World Group II play-off.

The home city of Romanian No 1 Simona Halep will host the tie on outdoor clay at the Tenis Club IDU on April 22-23.

Britain are looking to return to the elite level for the first time since 1993 but will go into the tie as heavy underdogs. tennis of the day to keep her hopes alive, serving to love twice in a row and breaking in between.

The momentum finally gave way at the crucial moment and, following a good rally at match point, Watson failed to clear the net to settle matters in Konta’s favour.

“It was definitely a brilliant experience for both of us as Fed Cup team-mates and I am very happy to have come through it,” said Konta, who was playing her first match in a month after a foot injury.

Konta had been forced to sit out of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after a strong start to the season, winning her second career title at the Apia International Sydney and reaching a second straight Australian Open quarter-final.

“I think it’s definitely challenging to adapt to these conditions,” she said.

“The air is a bit drier and the ball travels a bit quicker.

“When the wind picks up, that can also complicate things. But it’s a beautiful center court to play on, so I hope to extend my stay here as long as possible.”

Konta awaits the winner of the match between 21st seed Caroline Garcia and Evgeniya Rodina.