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. At the French Open, Robson was the top seed in the junior's competition, but was defeated in round two by Sandra Zaniewska. She lost to top-seed Daria Gavrilova, in straight sets. [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. By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies. Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a sparkling start to 2023, but his first defeat against Daniil Medvedev answered plenty of questions. Robson, who had wrist surgery in 2014 followed by three hip. Cam Norries season went from strength-to-strength after the British No.1 made his third ATP final of the year at the Rio Open. [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. Way-too-early tennis rankings . ", Fellow tennis ace Katie Swan commented: "Now thats an inferno Pilates bod. She started off the year playing some American Challenger events, with limited success. It took me a good couple of months to say it out loud, Robson told Tennis365 at a Play Your Way To Wimbledon event. Robson split from Mouratoglou just before Wimbledon. [16] She was also named the MCC Young Sportswoman of the Year. It can engage with people who might find tennis too difficult and thats the beauty of padel. Robson later won her first WTA match since her injury in 2013 by beating Klra Koukalov, 62, 63 in the qualifying of Stuttgart. 2014 - Played just two matches in left wrist injury-marred season (finishing No.951); struggles began in Australia - withdrew from Auckland, retired in Hobart 1r then fell 1r at Australian Open (l. to Flipkens, 63 60); subsequently missed all events rest of season (withdrew from Acapulco, Indian Wells, Miami, Monterrey, Bogot, Marrakech, Strasbourg, Roland Garros and Wimbledon). After receiving some further surgery on her wrist at the end of 2015, Robson took some more time off from tennis and subsequently missed the Australian Open. [61] She then won her first match at a Grand Slam tournament as she defeated Angelique Kerber, but lost to Maria Sharapova in the second round.[62]. On my side I see a lot of points of view. [97], Robson started her US Open Series campaign on 30 July 2013 at the Southern California Open in Carlsbad being drawn against Ayumi Morita, whom she beat having come back from a set down in two hours and 40 minutes. She received a late place into the women's singles at the 2012 Olympics due to the withdrawal of Croatian Petra Marti. I had another hip surgery and probably did the best rehab block of my life I went to all the best specialists and had some incredible people that I was working with just to get me back on court and then the second time I hit, I just knew. 3 in a tightly contested match. "[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. 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. Ons Jabeur stands with migrants in their struggle. 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. Began playing tennis at age 6 when introduced by her parents at local club in Singapore . [9], Robson played left-handed,[132] with a two-handed backhand. Robson has not played a competitive match since . Holding her fianc's hand, the 28-year-old Keys showed her beautiful engagement ring to the world on social media. At the French Open Robson was beaten in the first round by former world No. This means we can show you more of the content we think youd like to see. To be honest, the only reason I said it was because I was going to play the invitational tournament at Wimbledon. In mixed doubles, she won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics playing with Andy Murray, with whom she also reached the 2010 Hopman Cup final. After Johanna Konta lost her opening rubber to Paula Ormaechea, Robson easily won her first match over Florencia Molinero. 1, Ana Ivanovic, in the next round, having led 52 in the final set. 42, Iveta Beneov. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Laura Robson has stunned fans in a tiny red polka dot bikini, The 25-year-old is hoping for an Andy Murray style comeback after another injury-hit year, Robson partnered with the Scot to win silver at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Credit: Getty Images Sport Classic - Getty, Andy Murray and GB Davis Cup pals use Frozen lyrics in hilarious press, who will complete a sensational turnaround from the brink of retirement, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). other three majors) and in qualifying four times; made Top 100 debut on June 25 (after Eastbourne; rose from No.111 to No.97); also won silver medal at Olympics in mixed doubles (w/A.Murray). Robson, junior Wimbledon champion and Olympic silver medallist, rose as high as 27 in the WTA rankings in July 2013, and reached the last 16 at both Wimbledon and the US Open. 2011 - Reached 2r three times (incl. [86], In October, Robson was nominated for the Sports Journalists' Association Sportswoman of the Year. two Labradors, Ella and Kiri . The 28-year-old was thrust into the spotlight aged 14 when she won the girls title at Wimbledon and she peaked in the top 30 while still a teenager but has been hampered by injury for most of the last decade. LAURA ROBSON has stunned in a tiny red polka dot bikini while sunning herself on a luxury break away as she targets an Andy Murray style comeback. Daniil Medvedev had plenty to say about Stefanos Tsitsipas disrespect towards Andrey Rublev. . [129] It is very similar skills to tennis because of all the volleying and the touch and feel. It was another fantastic year for Robson representing Great Britain on the international stage. She then participated in the Eastbourne International. This was the first WTA singles final for any British woman since Jo Durie in 1990. It is easy to forget that Robson is only 28 years old, because most people have known who she is for more than a decade. I hear lots of young people talking about padel and wanting to get into it. She defeated Stphanie Foretz in the first round in straight sets,[43] and went on to beat Anik Kapros of Hungary. Daniil Medvedev has enjoyed having his daughter with him on tour. 906 in July 2015. Will be used in accordance with the WTA Privacy Policy and the ATP Privacy Policy. In the group stages she played doubles with Heather Watson, defeating pairs from Portugal,[65] Netherlands[66] and Israel in the group stages. LAURA ROBSON has stunned in a tiny red polka dot bikini while sunning herself on a luxury break away as she targets an Andy Murray style comeback. I really enjoy it. [120] Between the end of January and the beginning of May, Robson reached three quarterfinals on the ITF Circuit. 291 as she and Heather Watson led the team to qualify for the World Group-II promotion play-offs. Robson was the defending champion at Wimbledon, but she fell in the second round to Quirine Lemoine. In October 2013, it was announced that Miles Maclagan's coaching partnership with Laura had ended and that she would be taking a couple of weeks out and starting the search for a new coach. Wimbledon) and in qualifying three times (incl. In the same year, Robson also claimed her first ITF title on home soil at the $10k event in Sunderland, where she defeated fellow Brits Tara Moore and Samantha Vickers to be crowned champion. It would have been weird to not be officially retired and play in that. However, she later lost her next match to Tmea Babos. [100] The same injury also led to her pulling out of the tournament in Cincinnati, however her ranking of No. 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. Finalist (1): 2012 - Olympics (w/A.Murray). Laura Robson (born 21 January 1994) is a British former professional tennis player. [74] She lost to the Russian world No. She beat Nina Bratchikova and Vitalia Diatchenko. She was defeated by Kristna's twin sister Karolna in the final. Laura Robson: Wimbledon wildcard aiming to get career back on track 2009 - Fell 1r once (Wimbledon) and in qualifying twice (incl. The 25-year-old left-handed Brit, who made the world's top 30 as a. Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first defeat of the year and Andrey Rublev claimed his first win over Alexander Zverev. I am a positive and a critical thinker who strives to achieve the optimum standard and possibly be the best. In the second she defeated former US Open champion Kim Clijsters in Clijsters' final singles match before her retirement. After more than five years of dating, American tennis couple Madison Keys and Bjorn Fratangelo got engaged and announced this new stage of their relationship with an Instagram post. Former British No 1 Laura Robson has undergone a third hip operation which could spell the end of her tennis career. [52] In her second match, she lost to Michalla Krajicek. And just the fact that its taken [the PTPA] this long to come up with a player counsel, shows you how tough it is. [90], At the start of the year, Robson had reached the top 50 for the first time in her career. I've 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. Im still trying to learn all the different skills and Ive learned that top spin doesnt work in padel. Laura Robson tops Venus Williams in Rome, faces Serena Williams next 22, Zheng Jie, and the No. 2010 - Reached 2r once; fell 1r four times (incl. 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. There are also growing numbers of females in prominent roles in umpiring and administration in tennis, withSandi Procter appointed as LTA President earlier this year and the All England Club that runs the Wimbledon Championships appointingSally Bolton as their chief executive. Daniil Medvedev says that Novak Djokovics grass court game is unmatched. former world No 1 Amelie Mauresmo appointed Tournament Director at the French Open. 22, Lucie afov, in straight sets, setting up a second round encounter with Maria Sharapova. Despite starting strongly, Robson tired, losing the match in three sets. Olympic silver medallist Laura Robson retires from tennis MIXED DOUBLES [121] Robson won the biggest title of her career at a $60k tournament in Kurume, Fukuoka, defeating fellow Briton Katie Boulter in straight sets. This week Robson went out in the first round, but her performance in a 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 defeat by Germany's Angelique Kerber was arguably her best yet. [118] At the Australian Open, she also lost in the first round of qualifying to Amandine Hesse, in straight sets. At the US Open, Robson returned after intensive rehab on her wrist injury and began her campaign against Spain's Lourdes Domnguez Lino, whom she had lost to twice previously. [58] Her next competitive match did not come till the end of August 2010, when she entered the qualifying tournament for the US Open. Britain's Laura Robson retires from tennis with ongoing injuries - ESPN Laura Robson Partner 2022- Is She Still Dating James Yates? At the US Open, Robson won her three qualifying matches to advance into the main draw. Matches do not include current week match results. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Later in the day she won the mixed-doubles match against Kazakhstan, partnering with Murray to secure a win. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Wimbledon and US Open); fell 1r twice and in qualifying twice. [Murrays] been at the national centre as well so weve seen him a lot and its been amazing to see his progress. This allows them to deliver tailored LTA advertising within their domains. But a wrist injury began to trouble her later in 2013 and kept her out for most of the next two years. Her hip problems came to the fore in 2018 and she underwent surgery before returning briefly the following year, with her final match coming in Sunderland in April 2019. Despite her first win of the tournament against world No. The following season she reached the last 16 at Wimbledon and achieved her highest ranking of 27. [134] She has been praised for showing "extraordinary poise",[133] and having "the attitude and technique required of a leading player". 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