Konta confirms comeback in Palermo Open

Johanna Konta will compete in the Palermo Open in August, the first WTA event to be held since lockdown. 

The British No.1 will be joined in the main draw by the 2019 Wimbledon champion Simona Halep.

So far, five of the world's top 20 have confirmed they will take part. 

The event on clay will be Konta's first appearance since reaching the semi-finals of the Monterrey Open in March.