[93], Robson was seeded 16th at Charleston and reached the second round before losing to Eugenie Bouchard in three sets. She made her return to WTA events by using her protected ranking to enter Indian Wells. 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. [44] In the final round, she lost to Eva Hrdinov, after leading 41 in the third set. [48] She defeated Tetyana Arefyeva in the second round[49] but was defeated in the quarterfinals by Vitalia Diatchenko. Laura Robson - the British player who won junior Wimbledon at 14 and an Olympic silver medal at 18 - has confirmed her retirement from tennis. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Robson, who had wrist surgery in 2014 followed by three hip. 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. [71] However, her run came to an end when she lost in the semifinals to Barbora Zhlavov-Strcov in three sets. [32], Following her victory at Wimbledon, Robson made her debut on the ITF Women's Circuit at a $10k tournament in Limoges, France. 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. Robson later won her first WTA match since her injury in 2013 by beating Klra Koukalov, 62, 63 in the qualifying of Stuttgart. Get updates from the British tennis stars across the world, including Cam Norrie's final in Buenos Aires, Alfie Hewett's heroics in Rotterdam and Jay Clarke's first doubles title. Read our preview and find out how to watch at home. [47], At Indian Wells, Robson lost her first-round match against Sofia Arvidsson in three sets. Crowning off her breakout season on tour, Robson was named WTA Newcomer of the Year at the annual awards. Well keep you informed on all you need to know across the Tours, including news, players, tournaments, features, competitions, offers and more. 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. Wimbledon organisers and the LTA could be set to reverse the ban on players from Russia and Belarus. Obviously the pros that play will be on a different level, but I really enjoy playing.. I really enjoy it. However, the result helped Robson break into the top 100 for the first time in her career. 117, Mariana Duque, in the second round on Centre Court. But I'm 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.. Despite the seeding, she lost in straight sets to the eventual champion Daniela Hantuchov. 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. Performance cookies are used to collect data about how you use our website so we can continue to improve it in the future. [138] Robson's favourite surface to play on was grass and her favourite shot was her forehand down the line.[139]. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Returning again at the end of April 2011, Robson's best performance to date came at the $50k tournament at Indian Harbor Beach, Florida, where she reached the semifinals. [46] In the final round of qualifying, she lost to Maria Elena Camerin. Robson was awarded a wildcard into Wimbledon for a second year, but was defeated in 69 minutes by Angelique Kerber in the first round in an error-strewn performance. [63] In the first round of the main draw, she was leading when her opponent, Ayumi Morita, retired from the match. I can now be much more open and positive about how things ended. 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. I have the ability to relate to all individuals, enjoy learning new ways of . She won her first tournament on the ITF Women's Circuit in November 2008. Speaking to BBC Sport, the former British number one said: I went through every possibility of rehab and of surgery. At the Japan Open in Osaka, she was seeded eighth, the first time in her career she had been seeded at a WTA tournament. It is. Laura Robson is still together with her partner, James Yates, as of 2022, with whom she has been dating since 2020. She had not even done her GCSEs but Robson was a national star. I feel like if I had just had another year or two of being healthy, I dont know what I could have achieved. 32 meant that she would be seeded at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in her career, entering the US Open as the 30th seed. I am a positive and a critical thinker who strives to achieve the optimum standard and possibly be the best. Sorry, we couldn't find any players that match your search. Robson, however, received a wildcard into the main draw of the doubles, partnering Sally Peers. Robson told Standard Sport: I am just back on court recently, so I dont want to rush it. Laura Robson last match There are also all Laura Robson scheduled matches that they are going to play in the future. In the semifinals she faced a replay of her Wimbledon final, against top seed Tara Flanagan,[26] whom she beat in straight sets to reach her second Grand Slam junior final. [90], At the start of the year, Robson had reached the top 50 for the first time in her career. Stuart Fraser. [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]. former world No 1 Amelie Mauresmo appointed Tournament Director at the French Open. However, she later lost her next match to Tmea Babos. Later in the day she won the mixed-doubles match against Kazakhstan, partnering with Murray to secure a win. Robson's serve was fragile at times but. Finalist (1): 2012 - Guangzhou. Robson went under the knife again later that year and for a third time last January and has now admitted defeat in her efforts to continue her tennis career. [31] In the Wimbledon junior singles she reached the semifinals, losing to Sachie Ishizu of Japan. Here she made a reasonable effort in her first round but lost to Magdalna Rybrikov who subsequently went on to reach the quarterfinals of the event. Tennis365; May 16, 2022; Former British No 1 Laura Robson has announced her retirement from tennis following three hip operations. 1. After Johanna Konta lost her opening rubber to Paula Ormaechea, Robson easily won her first match over Florencia Molinero. Get official communications from the WTA and ATP, delivered straight to your e-mail! Carlos Alcaraz needs to play smarter according to his coaches. Despite her first win of the tournament against world No. Robson was defeated by Germany's Sabine Lisicki but won the mixed doubles against Germany. Laura revealed last month that she is back on court at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton following a series of persistent wrist and hip problems. The following season she reached the last 16 at Wimbledon and achieved her highest ranking of 27. It would have been weird to not be officially retired and play in that. [120] Between the end of January and the beginning of May, Robson reached three quarterfinals on the ITF Circuit. I havent quite mastered the back wall yet, but it is a very social game. 10 seed Maria Kirilenko, whom she beat in straight sets. [57] Robson's next senior level competition was a GB Pro-Series event at Woking. Find your nearest tennis court and book, whether playing for fun or competitively. 27 the following year. 180, Zuzana Ondrkov, and in the second Julia Grges, the world No. On 16 May 2022, Robson announced her retirement from tennis, aged 28. 240, Valentyna Ivakhnenko, for the loss of just one game in the first round, she shocked the No. She made her debut on the ITF Junior Circuit in 2007. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Robson then went on to win her first-ever match on the WTA Tour, after her opponent Stefanie Vgele retired during the second set of their first-round match. . "I had another hip surgery and probably did the best rehab block of my life and then the second time I hit, I just knew. [100] The same injury also led to her pulling out of the tournament in Cincinnati, however her ranking of No. As a junior, she also twice reached the final of the girls' singles tournament at the Australian Open, in 2009 and 2010. The fifth seed Li powered 11 aces to beat her 12-year younger opponent, Robson 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. 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. On my side I see a lot of points of view. [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. Straight-set victories over Jang Su-jeong,[citation needed] Isabella Shinikova[114] and Tatjana Maria[115] gained her entry to the main draw of the tournament, losing in the first round to fellow Brit Naomi Broady, 76, 36, 46. [125] She received a wildcard for Wimbledon, but lost in the first round to Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia.[126]. ", Fellow tennis ace Katie Swan commented: "Now thats an inferno Pilates bod. She subsequently lost to another Chinese player in Zheng Jie, despite taking the first set 61. [52] In her second match, she lost to Michalla Krajicek. 2011 - Reached 2r three times (incl. Daniil Medvedev had plenty to say about Stefanos Tsitsipas disrespect towards Andrey Rublev. However, she lost her next match to American qualifier Ellie Halbauer. [131], After missing the entire 2020 and 2021 seasons following continuous injuries and multiple hip surgeries, Robson announced her retirement from the sport shortly before the 2022 French Open. In the first round of Wimbledon, she was drawn against the No. Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first defeat of the year and Andrey Rublev claimed his first win over Alexander Zverev. [124] She reached the second round of the Ilkley $100k event before falling to Maryna Zanevska in three sets. In August 2009, Robson received also a wildcard into the US Open qualifying. She started off the year playing some American Challenger events, with limited success. This was her first main-draw appearance after her comeback. 4 Ruud loses to qualifier Daniel in Acapulco, Munar upsets top-seeded Musetti at Chile Open, Volynets def. Robson was unable to play in the Australian Open qualifying draw as her ranking at 230 remained too low to gain direct entry. Respected LTA Tournament Director Rebecca James will remain a key figure in the organisation of the Nottingham event, while also overseeing the operational delivery of both the Rothesay Open and Rothesay International Eastbourne. [83] The result pushed her ranking inside the top 70 for the first time. The 25-year-old left-handed Brit, who made the world's top 30 as a. Weve known each other since like under 12 and shes a month younger than me and it is weird to be on the other side, Robson said. As a junior, she also twice reached the final of the girls' singles tournament at the Australian Open, in 2009 and 2010. 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. [135] Commentator Simon Reed said that she "has every tool she needs",[136] and former Grand Slam champion Pat Cash called her "a special talent" who "seems to have all the attributes to progress". 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. But thats really the only time I think about it.. "I went through every possibility of rehab and of surgery," Robson told the BBC. 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. [16] She was also named the MCC Young Sportswoman of the Year. Robson has been working with the LTA on developing her knowledge of event operations and tournament management over the past 18 months.