"I don't agree with her. However, she's entitled to her opinion," said Konta.
"But in terms of playing, if I'm scheduled to play on Margaret Court, I will go out there and compete.
"It's not nice to be answering these sorts of questions in press. It's not really what this tournament is about. It's not what these sorts of sporting events are about.
"They're about equality, they're about showcasing men and women, wheelchair tennis. Yeah, kind of celebrating tennis in that way."
Billie Jean King, a 12-time Grand Slam singles champion, said on Friday the Australian, who is now a Pentecostal pastor, should have her name removed from the Melbourne show court at the Australian Open because of her divisive views on sexuality.
The American, 74, added that she would refuse to play on Margaret Court Arena were she still competing.
Asked if she agreed that the stadium should be renamed, Konta added: "It's a Tennis Australia decision.
"It's unfortunate that this whole thing has even occurred, because it does overshadow why her name is on the court.
"It's not because of her beliefs, it's because of her achievements in the sport.
"It's unfortunate it's kind of meshed together when they're actually quite separate."
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