Johanna Konta OUT in first round at Nature Valley Classic after straight sets defeat by Jelena Ostapenko Johanna Konta failed to build on French Open form as she lost in Birmingham The British No 1 was beaten 6-3, 6-4 by Jelena Ostapenko in the first round Konta arrived at the Nature Valley Classic in form and was favourite on the day But Ostapenko, who had not beaten a top 20 player this year, dominated the tie By Nathan Salt For Mailonline Published: 16:15 BST, 19 June 2019 | Updated: 16:16 BST, 19 June 2019 Viewcomments After the highs of reaching the French Open semi-finals earlier this month, Johanna Konta was brought back down to earth with a first round exit at the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham. Konta went into the grass court season in fine form but was well beaten on Wednesday by Latvian Jelena Ostapenko as she put on a dazzling 6-3, 6-4 display. The win was Ostapenko's first against a top 20 player this year as she looks to build momentum heading into Wimbledon on July 1. More to follow. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility