[36][37] She was given another wildcard into the $50k in Barnstaple, but was defeated in three sets in her first round match against the seventh seed Angelique Kerber,[38] who later said that it was "unbelievable how she's playing". 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. [55] She also received a wildcard for the Rosmalen Open but was beaten by Dominika Cibulkov in the first round. To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended. Get the latest Player Stats on Laura Robson including her videos, highlights, and more at the official Women's Tennis Association website. She later attributed her loss to Pervak's greater consistency,[28] and her coach Bok said that "everybody has to be patient". She had not even done her GCSEs but Robson was a national star. 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. [125] She received a wildcard for Wimbledon, but lost in the first round to Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia.[126]. Robson began her 2017 season at the Auckland, but lost in the first round of qualifying to Tereza Martincov. 1, Ana Ivanovic, in the next round, having led 52 in the final set. Robson's world ranking at this point was 511. 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. In 2013, Bouchard claimed her first top-50 with a victory over close friend Laura Robson at the Family Circle Cup, backing that win up by beating Australia's Samantha Stosur to secure her her maiden top-10 victory. Williams, 40, announced her plan Tuesday on Vogue magazine's website. [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 is a welcome step for Robson, who told Tennis365 last summer that she has struggled to come to terms with her early retirement from tennis. MELBOURNE Laura Robson may have retired from tennis but she remains an extremely busy woman, and is involved in tennis as much as she ever was even if she is no longer playing. 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. In 2010 she joined up with British No.1 and then world No.4, Andy Murray, to represent Great Britain at the Hopman Cup the mixed-gender international team tennis event. Hips are very tricky, and Ive spent a lot of time rehabbing so Im excited to get back out there. She reached the second round before losing to Ekaterina Makarova. I come from a player background, I really understand how tough it is on tour, which I think they appreciate as well., Watch every match from the Australian Open live and exclusive ondiscovery+and Eurosport. [46] In the final round of qualifying, she lost to Maria Elena Camerin. [39], Her first match on the WTA Tour was courtesy of a wildcard into the Luxembourg Open. Australian Open and US Open) and 2r eight times; fell 1r nine times (incl. It was another fantastic year for Robson representing Great Britain on the international stage. [47], At Indian Wells, Robson lost her first-round match against Sofia Arvidsson in three sets. 79. [22], After a brief period on the main tour, Robson returned to junior competition but was knocked out in the second round of a tournament in December. This means we can show you more of the content we think youd like to see. She retired from professional tennis on May 16, 2022, at the age of 28. The pair of a professional tennis player and a professional model had made quite some headlines when they had announced their relationship. She also claimed her first main-draw WTA victory since 2013 in Rabat by defeating local wildcard Ghita Benhadi in straight sets. Laura Robson (born 21 January 1994) is a British former professional tennis player. These cookies collect anonymised data, such as information about your browser type and version, without collecting any personal data which relates to you. British Fed Cup Team, 2012-13; British Olympic Team, 2012. 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. 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.. In the first round of Wimbledon, Robson lost to Francesca Schiavone in three sets.[69]. [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. Robson, who had wrist surgery in 2014 followed by three hip. [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. Delaying the announcement, which surprised nobody in reality, had given her time to think and make peace with the idea that she was retiring at least five, and perhaps even 10 or 15 years earlier than planned. [15], After working with several coaches, including the head of the Lawn Tennis Association Carl Maes, she chose coach Martijn Bok in 2007. [129] Former British No 1 Laura Robson has taken the next step in her tennis journey after accepting the role as Tournament Director at next years Rothesay Open in Nottingham. Despite the seeding, she lost in straight sets to the eventual champion Daniela Hantuchov. Her performance pushed her up to 27 in the world, the first Briton in the top 30 since Jo Durie in 1987. We all saw him quite soon after his surgery, to where he is now, and you can see after every match the improvement that hes making as well where you just get more used to it. 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. She returned in 2016 but did not manage to recapture the same form she had showed in her teenage years and was unable to climb back into the top 100. 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. Finalist (1): 2012 - Guangzhou. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. [14] Bok said later that although Robson "had trouble staying emotionally under control", he "saw right awaya lot of potential in Laura. [48] She defeated Tetyana Arefyeva in the second round[49] but was defeated in the quarterfinals by Vitalia Diatchenko. The following season she reached the last 16 at Wimbledon and achieved her highest ranking of 27. She subsequently lost to another Chinese player in Zheng Jie, despite taking the first set 61. I feel like Im in the oldies group. She reached her first WTA final at the Guangzhou Open and finished the season just outside the worlds top 50. Former junior Wimbledon champion and Olympic silver medallist, Laura Robson, has today announced that she has retired from professional tennis. MELBOURNE Laura Robson may have retired from tennis but she remains an extremely busy woman, and is involved in tennis as much as she ever was - even if she is no longer playing. [96] Robson then made her debut at the Italian Open where she defeated Venus Williams in the first round but subsequently lost to her sister, world No. Born in Australia, at 18 months relocated to Singapore, moved to UK at age 6 . Robson was unable to play in the Australian Open qualifying draw as her ranking at 230 remained too low to gain direct entry. She then entered the Bolton $25k qualifying tournament in April, and reached round two before falling to Tara Moore, in straight sets. 906 in July 2015. A post shared by Laura Robson (@laurarobson5). In her first match, she defeated Sophie Ferguson of Australia. She won her first-round match in a tight three-setter but eventually fell to fellow Brit and top seed Harriet Dart, after having to retire before the second set. Laura Robson definitely has a future in tennis. It has also been announced today that Robson has taken up a role in the Professional Tennis team at the AELTC working on international player relations. In the doubles Laura Robson was given a wildcard to play with Lisa Raymond. Sorry, we couldn't find any players that match your search. The 28-year-old - who rose as high as 27 in the WTA rankings and reached the fourth round at both Wimbledon and the US Open - retires following a long-standing battle with injuries throughout her . View our online Press Pack. The formation of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), which announced its eight-player committee and 1100-word manifesto on the eve of the Australian Open, will see the established powers of tennis challenged, especially on topics like prize money, and Robson says she is determined to act as a bridge between executives and players. Robson came back after losing the first set to beat Kvitov in a three-hour match, to set up a third-round meeting with Sloane Stephens. 1, Caroline Wozniacki, in straight sets. There are still moments of regret and angst, like when she found herself commentating on Jessica Pegula in Adelaide, the world No 3 and a genuine contender to win her first singles grand slam in Melbourne. [44] In the final round, she lost to Eva Hrdinov, after leading 41 in the third set. Could I be doing that?. She continued to struggle with form throughout the latter half of the season post-Wimbledon, losing eleven matches and winning just seven on the ITF Circuit, including a loss in the first round of the qualifying draw at the US Open to world No. There is a lot of momentum behind padel now, said Croft, speaking to us at a Game4Padel event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laura Robson (@laurarobson5) 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. But increasingly that may not be as easy as it sounds. What I would say is that as a sport, it is a lot easier to pick up. . She followed this with her first victory at the Australian Open with a convincing straight sets victory over Melanie Oudin. There are always a lot of smiles on court and it is a great game. 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. Robson will be joined in the event by rising British star Tia Norton and another former tennis star in Jo Ward, who played in first Wimbledon championships during her tennis career. [9], Robson played left-handed,[132] with a two-handed backhand. ", Robson retires from tennis citing injuries, Medvedev ends Djokovic's 20-match win streak, Djokovic: 'Surreal' to break Graf record as No. 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. [64] She was then beaten by Anabel Medina Garrigues. Im still trying to learn all the different skills and Ive learned that top spin doesnt work in padel. [109] Robson was granted a wildcard to compete at Wimbledon,[110] but she was defeated in the first round by Evgeniya Rodina.[111]. She won her first tournament on the ITF Women's Circuit in November 2008. [17] In the same month she played her final junior tournament of 2008, the Orange Bowl, where she had to retire in the third round with a stomach strain. However, the result helped Robson break into the top 100 for the first time 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. The former British number one announced her retirement from the professional game earlier this year due to wrist and hip injuries but has since pursued a successful career in the broadcast industry, working with the BBC, BT Sport and Prime Video. [128], In March, Robson teamed up with Fanny Stollr to win the doubles at the ITF event in Yokohama. [88] Robson was also nominated for "WTA Newcomer of the Year" and William Hill "Sportswoman of the Year" in November,[89] winning the former award. She made her debut on the ITF Junior Circuit in 2007. 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. Obviously the pros that play will be on a different level, but I really enjoy playing.. [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. [104] The surgery forced her to miss the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open, and although Robson initially hoped to be playing by the end of the season,[105] she only started training in October, and did not play again in 2014. Robson also used her protected ranking to enter Premier clay events in Madrid and Rome, where she lost her first round matches to Victoria Azarenka and Christina McHale, respectively. At the US Open, Robson won her three qualifying matches to advance into the main draw. Im always around if [players] want to chat about something else, because Wimbledon have a point to get across as well, Robson says. [51], Robson was granted a wildcard in the qualifying draw for the women's singles of the Australian Open. . 291 as she and Heather Watson led the team to qualify for the World Group-II promotion play-offs. Her wrist continued to affect her at the Australian Open, where Kirsten Flipkens defeated her in straight sets. Robson then beat Lauren Davis in the quarterfinals. [132] She had a strong game from the back of the court and was also noted for having an aggressive forehand return. Robson lost her second match against Paula Ormaechea in three sets.[94]. [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]. Former British No 1 Laura Robson has announced her retirement from tennis following three hip operations. [58] Her next competitive match did not come till the end of August 2010, when she entered the qualifying tournament for the US Open. 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. 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. 100, Simona Halep. two Labradors, Ella and Kiri . "[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. 27, Roberta Vinci, in straight sets to reach her first ever WTA quarterfinal. Daniil Medvedev had plenty to say about Stefanos Tsitsipas disrespect towards Andrey Rublev. Robson's serve was fragile at times but. Two years later and the British star was becoming a staple on the WTA Tour. All rights reserved. She lost to 13th seed Jelena Jankovi in the first round. The role, despite its woolly description, is quite simple: keep players happy at Wimbledon. Former British No.1 Laura Robson retires from professional tennis, Tickets for the cinch Championships 2023 are on sale now. Britain's former junior Wimbledon champion and Olympic mixed doubles silver medallist Laura Robson announced her retirement on Monday due to persistent injury problems. In Gatineau, she retired from her first-round match, generating fear that her wrist injury had returned, but Robson said that she had been hampered by a stomach strain she had suffered during practice. 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