Johanna Konta was reduced to tears and play in her Fed Cup clash against Sorana Cirstea was suspended after the British No 1 suffered on-court abuse from Romania captain Ilie Nastase.

Nastase, already at the centre of a storm following his racist remarks about Serena Williams this week, called Konta and GB skipper Anne Keothavong ‘f****** b******’ during the second set.

He was ejected from the stands, calling the sitting umpire a ‘f****** a*******’, with the Romanian crowd’s reaction and Nastase’s words visibly affecting Konta. 

An on-court argument followed, in which Nastase threw abuse in the direction of Konta and her captain.

He was subsequently sent to the stands and then ejected from the stadium.

The proceedings left Konta badly affected and play was suspended for around 10 minutes as she retreated to the dressing rooms to compose herself before returning to the court