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French Open: Johanna Konta says she is a threat

British number one Johanna Konta is aiming to win in the French Open main draw for the first time when Roland Garros starts on Sunday.

Konta, who is seeded 22nd, plays Kazakhstan's world number 93 Yulia Putintseva from about 14:00 BST on Sunday.

Reigning champion Jelena Ostapenko begins her defence against Ukraine's Kateryna Kozlova last on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Men's second seed Alexander Zverev and fourth seed Grigor Dimitrov also play on the opening day.

'I back myself on clay' - Konta

Konta, 27, has slipped down the rankings since her memorable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals last summer, having reached just one quarter-final since.