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Johanna Konta loses to Garbine Muguruza in three sets after latest ever start to an Australian Open match of 12:30am... and a 3:12am finish! Johanna Konta and Garbine Muguruza finally made it on court at 12:30am  Muguruza broke Konta in the first game, eventually winning the set 6-4 Konta hung in against some heavy Muguruza hitting but the Spaniard prevailed  

By Mike Dickson for MailOnline

Published: 16:13 GMT, 17 January 2019 | Updated: 16:24 GMT, 17 January 2019

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Jo Konta was up all night as she fought out an extraordinary Australian Open second round encounter which ended in agonising defeat at 3:12 am.

The British No 1 lost 6-4, 6-7, 7-5 to former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza in an almost deserted stadium after putting in her best performance since Wimbledon 2017.

She was broken at 5-6 by the Spaniard having slugged it out for two hours and 42 minutes with little consideration for the late hour.

Johanna Konta is out of the Australian Open after losing to Garbine Muguruza in round two 

Johanna Konta is out of the Australian Open after losing to Garbine Muguruza in round two 

Muguruza produced a brilliant display against the Brit and broke her serve in the first game 

Muguruza produced a brilliant display against the Brit and broke her serve in the first game 

Konta battled valiantly but Muguruza did not let up, making for a fascinating match 

Konta battled valiantly but Muguruza did not let up, making for a fascinating match 

'I can't believe there are people still watching,' said Muguruza. 'Jo played very good, serving big and I just tried to fight. I will go for breakfast now.'

The British No 1 and the former Wimbledon champion did not start their match until 1230am on the Margaret Court Arena. 

It was the latest ever start for a match at a Grand Slam but not the latest finish, with the Melbourne record being Lleyton Hewitt against Marcos Baghdatis, ending at 4:38am in 2008.

Konta became the last British singles player

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