I really enjoy it. 27, Robson lifted the junior crown at the grasscourt Grand Slam as a 14-year-old in 2008 and followed up her success with an Olympic medal partnering Andy Murray at London 2012. Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first defeat of the year and Andrey Rublev claimed his first win over Alexander Zverev. Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a sparkling start to 2023, but his first defeat against Daniil Medvedev answered plenty of questions. She lost to top-seed Daria Gavrilova, in straight sets. [50], Robson began the season playing with Andy Murray in the Hopman Cup, as part of Britain's first team in the tournament since 1992. 16/05/22 In the summer she was selected to play for Team GB at the 2012 London Olympic Games, where she finished with a silver medal in the mixed doubles alongside Andy Murray one of the crowning jewels in her career. And just the fact that its taken [the PTPA] this long to come up with a player counsel, shows you how tough it is. To be honest, the only reason I said it was because I was going to play the invitational tournament at Wimbledon. In the second round, the pair beat the Australian duo of Lleyton Hewitt and Samantha Stosur,[77] and reached the final by beating Germans Sabine Lisicki and Christopher Kas,[78] where they were beaten by the Belarusian pair Victoria Azarenka and Max Mirnyi.[79]. For example, these cookies track the pages you go to most often, the time spent on our website, and any issues encountered, such as error messages, so we can fix these in the future. She followed this with her first victory at the Australian Open with a convincing straight sets victory over Melanie Oudin. 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Im still trying to learn all the different skills and Ive learned that top spin doesnt work in padel. In the group stages she played doubles with Heather Watson, defeating pairs from Portugal,[65] Netherlands[66] and Israel in the group stages. 1. After taking three-months rest from the tour, Robson underwent surgery on her left wrist in April. Former British No 1 tennis player Laura Robson eyeing a move into padel News Kevin Palmer July 27, 2022 Former British No 1 Laura Robson could have a sporting career back on court after her retirement from tennis, after she confirmed her entry into a padel tournament in London next week. Along with her job commentating for TV, she will also be a tournament director for the first time this summer, running the grass-court event in Nottingham after shadowing similar roles in 2022, and also has a job working for the All England Club (AELTC), fostering international player relations as part of the professional tennis team. It is. US Open). But Im really proud of the Olympics, of playing Fed Cup playing for your country in any way was always one of my favourite weeks of the year and I think playing Wimbledon and the US Open the time that I did well, I will have those memories forever.. Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first defeat of the year and Andrey Rublev claimed his first win over Alexander Zverev. She reached the second round before losing to Ekaterina Makarova. Robson went on to hold an impressive record for Great Britain in the Fed Cup winning 13 out of 16 rubbers she played. 27 the following year. 10 seed Maria Kirilenko, whom she beat in straight sets. The rise and rise of British tennis star Laura Robson Laura Robson | Player Stats & More - WTA Official She lost in the first round against world No. Could I be doing that?. [86], In October, Robson was nominated for the Sports Journalists' Association Sportswoman of the Year. two Labradors, Ella and Kiri . In her third tournament back, she made the semifinal losing to Edina Gallovits of the ITF event in Dothan, after having to qualify for the main draw. [46] In the final round of qualifying, she lost to Maria Elena Camerin. [8], After eight months recovering from surgery, Robson returned to tennis on 12 February at the $60k in Shrewsbury, losing to Kathinka von Deichmann, in three sets. Robson started her 2014 season at the Hobart International, where she had to retire in her first round match against Yanina Wickmayer due to a left wrist injury. At the Japan Open in Osaka, she was seeded eighth, the first time in her career she had been seeded at a WTA tournament. [12], According to her parents, she began playing tennis "as soon as she could hold a tennis racquet",[13] and after being encouraged by them, she entered a junior tennis academy at age seven. Laura Robson makes Wimbledon 2013 third round - BBC Sport [82] Robson was eventually defeated, having saved five championship points in the second set and despite taking a 30 lead in the third set. You can control which additional cookies we use in the settings below: We have necessary cookies, which always need to be turned on to help our website function and enable you to use all of our features. Laura Robson reveals she has needed a second round of hip surgery In the third round, she came from a set down to beat Marina Erakovic to progress to the last 16 where she was beaten by Kaia Kanepi. As a junior, she also twice reached the final of the girls' singles tournament at the Australian Open, in 2009 and 2010. 2 seed and world No. [102] She then fell in straight sets in the next round to Li Na in the same place they had played last year, where Robson had won. She defeated Stphanie Foretz in the first round in straight sets,[43] and went on to beat Anik Kapros of Hungary. The fifth seed Li powered 11 aces to beat her 12-year younger opponent, Robson in straight sets. Yet it seems her appetite to compete on court is still burning brightly, after the 28-year-old confirmed her entry into the FIP London Padel Open, that gets underway at the LTAs National Tennis Centre on August 4th. Taylor Fritz has the game to win Wimbledon. [129] Tennis365; May 16, 2022; Former British No 1 Laura Robson has announced her retirement from tennis following three hip operations. 27, Roberta Vinci, in straight sets to reach her first ever WTA quarterfinal. Former British No 1 Laura Robson has announced her retirement from tennis following three hip operations. 22, Lucie afov, in straight sets, setting up a second round encounter with Maria Sharapova. Immediately after Wimbledon, Robson entered the Palermo Open where she reached her first ever WTA Tour semifinal. After the Australian Open, Robson did not play again until the start of April. These cookies collect anonymised data, such as information about your browser type and version, without collecting any personal data which relates to you. Im always around if [players] want to chat about something else, because Wimbledon have a point to get across as well, Robson says. She was last in action at an ITF tournament in 2019. Twenty-two-time slam winner is unvaccinated. Padels rise in popularity has been promoted by prominent supporters like football superstar David Beckham and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, with former British No 1 Annabel Croft telling Tennis365 that she believes the sport that is hugely popular in Spain is ready to explode in the UK. However, she lost her next match in qualifying to Ocane Dodin in straight sets. She retired from professional tennis on May 16, 2022, at the age of 28. Former British No 1 tennis player Laura Robson eyeing a move into padel Two years later and the British star was becoming a staple on the WTA Tour. [19] Her victory made her the first British player to win the girls' event since Annabel Croft in 1984, and the British media described her as the "new darling" of British tennis,[21] and the "Queen of Wimbledon". Robson's world ranking at this point was 511. [25], After recovering from her injury, Robson entered the junior tournament of the 2009 Australian Open, where she was seeded fifth. She reached her first WTA final at the Guangzhou Open and finished the season just outside the worlds top 50. I havent quite mastered the back wall yet, but it is a very social game. [103] After a break of around three weeks, Robson returned to action at the Guangzhou Open, a tournament in which she was a finalist the previous year. Laura Robson retires from tennis: 'It feels weird to say out loud, but [108], After an absence of a year and a half, Robson's first competitive match was at the qualifying draw of the Eastbourne International in June. Robson won just four senior main draw matches in her whole career at Wimbledon, losing in the first round six times, and her WTA ranking peaked at No 27. Former Wimbledon junior champion Laura Robson has undergone a second hip operation of 2019 to try and save her career. Australian Open and US Open) and 2r eight times; fell 1r nine times (incl. 22, Zheng Jie, and the No. Get the latest Player Stats on Laura Robson including her videos, highlights, and more at the official Women's Tennis Association website. Finalist (1): 2012 - Olympics (w/A.Murray). I think I'm always going to have the feeling that I could have done more, unfortunately. Daniil Medvedev says that Novak Djokovics grass court game is unmatched. Robson then beat Lauren Davis in the quarterfinals. withdrawing from Australian Open and Roland Garros); returned during grass court season and played four WTA events rest of year - fell 1r twice (Wimbledon and US Open) and in qualifying twice; also played on ITF Circuit. Wimbledon) and in qualifying three times (incl. View our online Press Pack. In singles tennis, Robson was the first British woman since Samantha Smith at Wimbledon in 1998 to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam tournament, doing so at the 2012 US Open and the 2013 Wimbledon Championships. 2012 - Near-Top 50 season (finishing No.53); runner-up at Guangzhou (l. to Hsieh in final); was first Brit to reach a WTA final since Durie at Newport in 1990 (Watson won Osaka later in fall season); SF at Palermo (l. to Strycova); QF at Osaka; reached 4r once (US Open) and 2r four times (incl. Her performance pushed her up to 27 in the world, the first Briton in the top 30 since Jo Durie in 1987. In July 2018, she underwent hip surgery,[8] and she did not return to the WTA Tour afterwards. On 21 September, Robson announced that she was to split with her coach Martijn Bok, as Bok was unwilling to meet her more demanding 2011 tour schedule. Ive sort of known that for a while because of what I was told by the doctors last year, but I think it just took me so long to say it to myself, which is why it took me so long to say it officially.. Laura Robson may not return to tennis after latest surgery . [67], Robson lost in the third round of qualifying for the 2012 French Open at Roland Garros. [121] Robson won the biggest title of her career at a $60k tournament in Kurume, Fukuoka, defeating fellow Briton Katie Boulter in straight sets. [14] She signed with management company Octagon when she was ten,[15] with Adidas at age 11,[16] and also signed a racquet deal with Wilson Sporting Goods. A former world No. Laura Robson overcame strong winds to beat Venus Williams 6-3, 6-2 at the Italian Open on Monday and set up a second-round match with top-ranked Serena Williams. "[14] Robson also began training at the National Tennis Centre,[13] under the guidance of Bok, Maes, and the head of women's tennis at the centre, Nigel Sears,[14] while taking school lessons at home. [112] Her agent Eisenbund stated that she had not suffered a setback, and was "closer and closer" to a return. 2010 - Reached 2r once; fell 1r four times (incl. 311, Alla Kudryavtseva. To start the Canadian Open in Toronto, Robson was due to play Yanina Wickmayer on 5 August 2013 in her opening match, but had to pull out due to a wrist injury. said Croft, speaking to us at a Game4Padel event. All rights reserved. Robson returned to the junior circuit for the first half of 2009. I feel like if I had just had another year or two of being healthy, I dont know what I could have achieved. [51], Robson was granted a wildcard in the qualifying draw for the women's singles of the Australian Open. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Wimbledon: Laura Robson ready for Francesca Schiavone clash They defeated Jill Craybas and Abigail Spears to set up a second-round clash with the 12th seeds Chuang Chia-jung and Kvta Peschke, who they beat in straight sets. Posting pictures of herself smiling in a red polka dot bikini, the Australia-born star wrote: "Me looking at the London forecast. [40] After beating third seed Laura-Ioana Andrei in the quarterfinals, she also beat fellow Brits Tara Moore and Samantha Vickers in straight sets to win her first ITF title at the age of 14 years and 9 months.[40][41]. At the US Open, Robson won her three qualifying matches to advance into the main draw. In the second round, she lost to Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets for the second time in a row. She then participated in the Eastbourne International. 2009 - Fell 1r once (Wimbledon) and in qualifying twice (incl. former world No 1 Amelie Mauresmo appointed Tournament Director at the French Open. In the doubles Laura Robson was given a wildcard to play with Lisa Raymond. At the Katowice Open, Robson was seeded eighth, but lost in the first round to Lourdes Domnguez Lino. [10], Robson's first tournament on the Junior ITF Circuit was in 2007. Laura Robson last match There are also all Laura Robson scheduled matches that they are going to play in the future. Australian Open, US Open). A post shared by Laura Robson (@laurarobson5). She made her return to WTA events by using her protected ranking to enter Indian Wells. Dynamic duo Robson and Murray made it all the way to the final but would eventually finish runners-up after losing a nail-biting mixed doubles clash against Spains Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez and Tommy Robredo. Hes got a totally bionic hip now, so hes one-upped me there, but Ive had access to the same rehab programmes and physios as he has, so fingers crossed Im able to do the same., A post shared by Laura Robson (@laurarobson5), Reaction from STACKED Telford bill including first TAG TEAM boxing clash, Cherries take shock lead at Arsenal after 9 SECONDS with 'kick-off glitch', Watch Gyllenhaal and McGregor storm UFC 285 weigh-in to film Roadhouse scene, Moment Aston Villa's Leon Bailey inhales 'laughing gas' after all night party, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Thats not to disagree with anything that theyre saying, but its very hard in a sport that has seven different governing bodies to get anything through. 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However, the result helped Robson break into the top 100 for the first time in her career. [81] Robson became the first female British tennis player to reach this stage of a Grand Slam tournament since Samantha Smith reached the fourth round of Wimbledon 14 years previously, but she was defeated by defending champion Stosur, ending her best run at a Grand Slam tournament to date. She admitted that is taking inspiration from former partner Murray, who will complete a sensational turnaround from the brink of retirement to make his Gram Slam singles return at the Australian Open in January. 3 in a tightly contested match. She started strongly, with straight sets wins over qualifier Jovana Jaki in the first round, and Zheng Saisai in the second round. Robsons closeness to the players, both in terms of friendships and proximity to playing career, has made her a desirable asset for tennis organisations. Former British No 1 Laura Robson could have a sporting career back on court after her retirement from tennis, after she confirmed her entry into a padel tournament in London next week. She attributed the decision to the competing urges of wanting another child while also facing off with the world's best tennis players. 4, Agnieszka Radwaska, in the second round of the Madrid Open. Laura Robson tops Venus Williams in Rome, faces Serena Williams next [47], Robson represented Great Britain in the Fed Cup World Group II play-off against Argentina. As a junior, she also twice reached the final of the girls' singles tournament at the Australian Open, in 2009 and 2010. [118] At the Australian Open, she also lost in the first round of qualifying to Amandine Hesse, in straight sets. Former British No.1 Laura Robson retires from professional tennis, Tickets for the cinch Championships 2023 are on sale now. [92] Following this success, she went on to lose two successive matches, losing to Daniela Hantuchov in Doha and to wildcard Yulia Putintseva in Dubai. After returning to full-time tennis in January 2016 post-injury, Robson struggled with form and did not return to the top 150 in singles tennis. I think Im always going to have the feeling that I could have done more, unfortunately. By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies. At the junior singles at the 2010 Australian Open, Robson was unseeded and defeated Belinda Woolcock, Yulia Putintseva, and Cristina Dinu to reach the quarterfinals. Robson had direct entry to the main draw of the US Open from her WTA ranking, where she defeated Samantha Crawford in the first round. 26, Mara Jos Martnez Snchez, Robson and Murray lost to Spain's Martnez Snchez and Tommy Robredo in a very close match. [87] In November, along with Heather Watson, won "Young Sportswoman of the Year" at the 2012 Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards. In the first round, she defeated world No. She started off the year playing some American Challenger events, with limited success. [14] Bok said later that although Robson "had trouble staying emotionally under control", he "saw right awaya lot of potential in Laura. Facing third seed Ksenia Pervak from Russia,[27] Robson was defeated in straight sets. [75] She also competed in the doubles competition with Heather Watson, losing in the first round to the German pairing of Angelique Kerber and Sabine Lisicki. Ons Jabeur stands with migrants in their struggle. [122] The tournament win moved her up 80 places in the ranking, causing her to reach the top 200 for the first time since 2014. 3 seed Sorana Crstea on the way to her first WTA Tour final against Hsieh Su-wei. [58] Her next competitive match did not come till the end of August 2010, when she entered the qualifying tournament for the US Open. To begin the grass-court season, Robson entered the Birmingham Classic where she was seeded seventh. Laura Robson - the British player who won junior Wimbledon at 14 and an Olympic silver medal at 18 - has confirmed her retirement from tennis. She was named WTA Newcomer of the Year for 2012 and reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 180, Zuzana Ondrkov, and in the second Julia Grges, the world No. [95] She subsequently lost to former world No. Her next tournament was at Miami. The role, despite its woolly description, is quite simple: keep players happy at Wimbledon. [120] Between the end of January and the beginning of May, Robson reached three quarterfinals on the ITF Circuit. She beat world No. Speaking to BBC Sport, the former British number one said: I went through every possibility of rehab and of surgery. [137] Former WTA player Ana Ivanovic said that Robson "hits the ball really, really hard",[38] former top British player Samantha Smith said that "she doesn't have any weaknesses at all",[22] and Serena Williams stated that Robson is an "all-around good player". In August Robson won a second tier ITF tournament in USA. On 16 May 2022, Robson announced her retirement from tennis, aged 28. Rafael Nadals nearly 18-year streak in the top ten is ending. British number one Laura Robson is into the third round of Wimbledon for the first time thanks to a comfortable 6-4 6-1 win over Mariana Duque-Marino. Laura Robson hails 'phenomenal Australian Open for Brits' after Alfie "I went through every possibility of rehab and of surgery," Robson told the BBC. [63] In the first round of the main draw, she was leading when her opponent, Ayumi Morita, retired from the match. But towards the end of the year, Robson began to struggle with a wrist injury which would force her to miss much of the 2014 and 2015 seasons. 2008 - Played first events of career on ITF Circuit; played first WTA main draw at Luxembourg, falling 1r (as WC); won one singles title on ITF Circuit. The tennis beauty, who earned a silver medal with the two-time Wimbledon winner at the 2012 Olympics in London, has not been seenin competitive action since April. 27, Robson lifted the junior crown at the grasscourt Grand Slam as a 14-year-old in 2008 and followed up her success with an Olympic medal partnering Andy Murray at London 2012. [80] Robson consequently reached the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in her career and joined Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport, Venus Williams, Amlie Mauresmo and Justine Henin as one of the only six people to beat Clijsters at the US Open championships, and the first player to beat her there since 2003. Robson, who spoke to Tennis365 during Wimbledon about the challenges of coming to terms with retirement from tennis, took part in the Invitational event for ex-players at this years Championships at the All England Club. She went from the qualifying draw of the tournament to the quarterfinals,[17] and reached the final of two other tournaments, and won her first title in October. Carlos Alcaraz needs to play smarter according to his coaches.
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