Johanna Konta conquered her nerves and her opponent, Karolina Pliskova, in three compelling sets here on Sunday to become the first British woman to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open since Jo Durie 36 years ago.

“I’ve reached the fourth round for the first time and to go one step further is a massive achievement for me,” she said courtside after winning 6-7 (1), 6-3, 7-5. “I’m hoping to go one or two more steps better than that.”