Britain’s female tennis stars show off beach bods in bikinis as they prove to be a smash hit on Instagram in lockdown

BRITAIN’S female tennis stars may not be conquering the world on the courts – but they are proving a smash hit on Instagram.

The likes of Johanna Konta, Heather Watson and Laura Robson have over half a million followers between them thanks to their lockdown snaps.

Others including Naomi Broady and Harriet Dart are set to make a comeback to the courts next month in the Progress Tour Women’s Championships in London.

From becoming social media sensations by keeping fit to helping others, here’s what Britain’s best have been up to during lockdown…

Johanna Konta

The world number 14 has raked in over 150,00 followers on Instagram and has posted several workout snaps while holed up during the coronavirus pandemic.

During her absence from tennis, Konta has also launched a new podcast series where she interviews various guests, the first being James and Oliver Phelps, the Weasley twins from Harry Potter.

Johanna Konta has proven a hit by posting her workout routines on Instagram

Heather Watson

One of the brightest stars in the British tennis scene, the world number 50 has amassed 103k followers on Instagram.

Heather, who has been dating Yeovil Town striker Courtney Duffus since last summer, celebrated turning 28 during lockdown last month.

Laura Robson

Laura Robson has 131,000 followers and has been spending lockdown with fellow Brit tennis ace Katie Boulter.

She is currently unranked due to injury but was a star of the 2012 London Olympics where she got a silver in mixed doubles alongside Andy Murray.

Katie Boulter

Alongside Robson, Boulter has become a star of social media app Tik Tok as well as racking up a 93,000 fan base on Instagram.

In addition to working out at home, the world number 372 has also revealed that she has volunteered to work for Age UK during lockdown.

Katie Swan

The world’s 253th best female player, who is next up with 75,000 followers, has been working with her mother Nicki to coordinate food packages for poor people in Kansas during the coronavirus pandemic.

Swan, who turned 21 in March, also opened up about the importance of training the mental side of her game as well as her forehands ahead of tennis’ return.

Naomi Broady

The British number three – 47,000 – is set to lead the line-up at the newly-created Progress Tour Women’s Championships next month.

Stockport ace Broady admitted she considered working at a supermarket when the coronavirus outbreak caused Wimbledon to be cancelled.

Harriet Dart

The world number 146 has 13,000 followers on Instagram and is set to join Broady in the London event next month.

In addition to her sunny snaps, Dart has been motivating people to exercise by sharing her lockdown routine after assembling a home gym in her garage.

Jodie Burrage

The 289st best female star, who has gained 12,000 followers herself, also celebrating turning 21 in lockdown last month.

Completing the list is Gabriella Taylor – 10,000 – who is 428 in the rankings.

Eden Silva has earned 5,000 followers and is 486st in the world charts.

World number 490 Emily Webley Smith also has a 5k legion of fans to round off Britain’s top female stars.

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