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Australian Open: Johanna Konta plays down expectations despite Sydney win

British number one Johanna Konta says it's "not a given" that she will be a contender for the Australian Open title despite winning the warm-up tournament.

Konta, who broke into the world's top 10 last year, beat Agnieszka Radwanska to win her second WTA trophy at the Sydney International on Friday.

The 25-year-old begins her 2017 Grand Slam campaign against Belgium's Kirsten Flipkens on Tuesday.

"I'm very pleased with the level I played," said Konta of her Sydney win.

"But we all know that it's not a given. It doesn't decide how you will do in the next event.