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Konta: Work ethic left me with very few friends

Johanna Konta has revealed her dedication to tennis meant she didn't have "very many friends" growing up.

The British number one explains how from the age of nine she began training at 5am, and says "being competitive sets you aside from the norm".

This clip was first broadcast on 5 live Sport, Tuesday 20 June 2017.

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