Konta is ranked No 10 in the world, but No 8 in the race for Singapore Steve Paston/PASerena Williams will not compete at the WTA Finals next week, leaving the door open for Johanna Konta, the British No 1. Williams won the season-ending event in 2014 but injuries have prevented her from returning since. “I’m really bummed that I won’t be able to come compete this year,” Williams said. “It’s been a really tough year for me just dealing so much with these shoulder injuries. My doctor insists that I stay home and heal it every single day.”The 22-times grand slam champion had already pulled out of two…

Source: The Times October 17, 2016 07:52 UTC