42, Iveta Beneov. 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. [101] In the second round, she faced world No. Rafael Nadals nearly 18-year streak in the top ten is ending. [68], After a second round showing at the Birmingham Classic (lost to Marina Erakovic), Robson came through qualifying at the Eastbourne International. British Fed Cup Team, 2012-13; British Olympic Team, 2012. [64] She was then beaten by Anabel Medina Garrigues. [51], Robson was granted a wildcard in the qualifying draw for the women's singles of the Australian Open. 26, Mara Jos Martnez Snchez, Robson and Murray lost to Spain's Martnez Snchez and Tommy Robredo in a very close match. 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. [119] She then played in the $60k tournament at Andrzieux-Bouthon and reached the quarterfinals, before losing in straight sets to Amra Sadikovi. This has included onsite experience at the cinch Championships at The Queens Club, Rothesay Open at Nottingham and more recently as Tournament Director of the womens ITF $25,000 in Loughborough. 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. Could I could I be doing this? Career best performances at the Australian Open (third round) and Wimbledon (fourth round) in 2013 saw her climb to a career high ranking of world No.27. [47], Robson represented Great Britain in the Fed Cup World Group II play-off against Argentina. [25], After recovering from her injury, Robson entered the junior tournament of the 2009 Australian Open, where she was seeded fifth. Daniil Medvedev had plenty to say about Stefanos Tsitsipas disrespect towards Andrey Rublev. She has since taken a break from the court to escape to Noosa Heads in Queensland, where Robson wowed fans on Instagram. 21-time major title winner Gordon Reid opens up about his injuries last year and how he's looking to put that behind him and return to success in 2023. 117, Mariana Duque, in the second round on Centre Court. Twenty-two-time slam winner is unvaccinated. She later attributed her loss to Pervak's greater consistency,[28] and her coach Bok said that "everybody has to be patient". Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first defeat of the year and Andrey Rublev claimed his first win over Alexander Zverev. [58] Her next competitive match did not come till the end of August 2010, when she entered the qualifying tournament for the US Open. With Georgie Stoop she also entered into the doubles tournament, progressing to the second round before losing to 16th seeds, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Amlie Mauresmo. [45], On 17 October, Robson entered the qualifying draw at the Luxembourg Open. 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. [132] She had a strong game from the back of the court and was also noted for having an aggressive forehand return. Junior Wimbledon winner and British Olympic silver medallist Laura Robson retires from tennis at just 28, after a three-year gap since her last match and three rounds of major hip surgery Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a sparkling start to 2023, but his first defeat against Daniil Medvedev answered plenty of questions. 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. 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. Laura Robson hails 'phenomenal Australian Open for Brits' after Alfie Immediately after Wimbledon, Robson entered the Palermo Open where she reached her first ever WTA Tour semifinal. In the doubles Laura Robson was given a wildcard to play with Lisa Raymond. DOUBLES 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. It is very similar skills to tennis because of all the volleying and the touch and feel. [17], Robson competed in her first junior Grand Slam at the Wimbledon girls' event, as an unseeded player. 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. Eurosport expert Laura Robson has paid tribute to the British players after what was a "phenomenal Australian Open" with Alfie Hewett clinching a double triumph in the wheelchair singles and doubles. Will be used in accordance with the WTA Privacy Policy and the ATP Privacy Policy. To be honest, the only reason I said it was because I was going to play the invitational tournament at Wimbledon. Laura Robson - the British player who won junior Wimbledon at 14 and an Olympic silver medal at 18 - has confirmed her retirement from tennis. who spoke to Tennis365 during Wimbledon about the challenges of coming to terms with retirement from tennis. We use cookies to provide our services and for analytics and marketing. 1 and eventual champion, Serena Williams, in the second round. The 28-year-old will be taking up the role of Tournament Director at the Rothesay Open and also at an additional combined ITF event planned for April 2023. She was last in action at an ITF tournament in 2019. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. [63] In the first round of the main draw, she was leading when her opponent, Ayumi Morita, retired from the match. It is. [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. [134] She has been praised for showing "extraordinary poise",[133] and having "the attitude and technique required of a leading player". Laura Robson no longer plays tennis. [9], Robson was born on 21 January 1994 in Melbourne, the third child of Australian parents Andrew, an oil executive with Shell,[10] and Kathy Robson, a sports coach and former professional basketball player. 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. Despite the seeding, she lost in straight sets to the eventual champion Daniela Hantuchov. Robsons closeness to the players, both in terms of friendships and proximity to playing career, has made her a desirable asset for tennis organisations. 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. However, she got a place in the first round of the main draw as a lucky loser when Slvia Soler Espinosa withdrew, but then lost her first-round match to Anabel Medina Garrigues. 100, Simona Halep. Laura Robson unsure about her tennis future after undergoing third hip At the French Open, Robson was the top seed in the junior's competition, but was defeated in round two by Sandra Zaniewska. The fifth seed Li powered 11 aces to beat her 12-year younger opponent, Robson in straight sets. Laura Robson on retiring at 28, joining 'the oldies group' and playing All rights reserved. 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. She debuted on the ITF Junior Circuit in 2007, and a year later won the Junior Wimbledon championships at the age of 14. She had put on a promising display against Azarenka, but was unable to convert 8 out of nine breakpoints, allowing Azarenka to clinch victory in straight sets. In the first round she shocked second seed Jelena Doki. Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a sparkling start to 2023, but his first defeat against Daniil Medvedev answered plenty of questions. [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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. After beating the world No. Laura Robson is still together with her partner, James Yates, as of 2022, with whom she has been dating since 2020. 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. 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 . [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]. 2 seed and world No. Let us know if you agree to cookies or if youd prefer to manage your own settings. She lost to the third seed Yanina Wickmayer in the second round. I am a positive and a critical thinker who strives to achieve the optimum standard and possibly be the best. [11] Robson and her family moved from Melbourne to Singapore when she was 18 months old, where she attended Tanglin Trust School and then to the United Kingdom when she was six. . She then participated in the Eastbourne International. [130], In spite of this, Robson was not to play again for the rest of the year and announced in December that she had decided to have another operation on her hip. The 28-year-old will be taking up the role of Tournament Director at the Rothesay Open and also at an additional combined ITF event planned for April 2023. The following week, Robson entered the $25k Sunderland qualifying and beat Ellie Tsimbilakis, in straight sets, and Alicia Barnett in the match tiebreaker to qualify for the main draw. 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. I havent quite mastered the back wall yet, but it is a very social game. However, this injury was not considered serious, and Robson stated she planned to play some tournaments in about two weeks time. 102 for doubles. 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. For today's tennis schedule and results visit our tennis live score page. All data is gathered anonymously and is only used to benefit the functionality of the site. Her performance pushed her up to 27 in the world, the first Briton in the top 30 since Jo Durie in 1987. The rise and rise of British tennis star Laura Robson [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. Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first defeat of the year and Andrey Rublev claimed his first win over Alexander Zverev. 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. In the last eight, she easily overcame American Ester Goldfeld to move through to her fourth junior Grand Slam semifinal where she defeated Kristna Plkov of the Czech Republic. Former Wimbledon junior champion Laura Robson has undergone a second hip operation of 2019 to try and save her career. It would have been weird to not be officially retired and play in that. 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. [129] 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. Due to rain delay, both quarter- and semifinals were played on the same day. I travel a lot with my tennis, still practice a lot, play a lot of . She then entered the Bolton $25k qualifying tournament in April, and reached round two before falling to Tara Moore, in straight sets. [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 attributed the decision to the competing urges of wanting another child while also facing off with the world's best tennis players. Began playing tennis at age 6 when introduced by her parents at local club in Singapore . 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. [44] In the final round, she lost to Eva Hrdinov, after leading 41 in the third set. She lost to 13th seed Jelena Jankovi in the first round. The 5-foot-7 inch won her first tournament on the ITF Women's Circuit in November 2008. Robson came through three rounds of qualifying at the Australian Open, beating Melanie Oudin, Anna Floris and Olga Savchuk to advance to the main draw for the first time. 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. 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. 906 in July 2015. Finalist (1): 2012 - Olympics (w/A.Murray). 27 the following year. [74] She lost to the Russian world No. At the Katowice Open, Robson was seeded eighth, but lost in the first round to Lourdes Domnguez Lino. "It feels weird to say out loud, but I'm done, I'm retired. 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. 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. Robson split from Mouratoglou just before Wimbledon. Why Did Laura Robson Retire From Tennis? - Mastery Wiki However, she has been criticised for having "poor lateral movement",[133] as well as an inconsistent second serve, resulting in a considerable number of double faults. Twenty-two-time slam winner is unvaccinated. [95] She subsequently lost to former world No. 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. By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies. 2009 - Fell 1r once (Wimbledon) and in qualifying twice (incl. Robson began her 2017 season at the Auckland, but lost in the first round of qualifying to Tereza Martincov. 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). After taking three-months rest from the tour, Robson underwent surgery on her left wrist in April. This graph may help predict future Laura Robson matches. 1, Kostyuk, Gracheva reach ATX Open final in Texas, Jarry advances to face Etcheverry for Chile title, Medvedev tops Rublev for 3rd straight Dubai title, Paul outlasts Fritz to reach Mexican Open final, Jarry, Munar among semifinalists at Chile Open, Volynets stops Stearns to reach first WTA semi, Krejcikova takes down No. It is. 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. At the 2012 Guangzhou Women's Open, Robson became the first British woman since Jo Durie in 1990 to reach a WTA Tour final, where she lost to Hsieh Su-wei. The Rise and Fall of Eugenie Bouchard - Last Word On Tennis Robson, however, received a wildcard into the main draw of the doubles, partnering Sally Peers. She was defeated by Kristna's twin sister Karolna in the final. Laura Robson | Player Stats & More - WTA Official - Women's Tennis Serena Williams. She defeated Stphanie Foretz in the first round in straight sets,[43] and went on to beat Anik Kapros of Hungary. [70] She continued her good form in the quarterfinal, where she emerged victorious against No. 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. We have several partners who may also set cookies on our behalf when you visit our website. These cookies allow our website to remember the choices you make (such as your username, your preferred language or where you live) to give you a faster and more personalised experience when browsing. [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. Tiafoe, advances to Mexican Open semis, 2nd-seeded Cerundolo ousted from Chile Open, Collins rolls past McNally into Austin quarters, USTA sees rise in Hispanic, Black, Asian players, Djokovic still unbeaten in '23, makes Dubai semis, Ghana tennis players furious after shooting in Nigeria, No. Friday January 22 2021, 12.01am GMT, The Times. [14] Bok said later that although Robson "had trouble staying emotionally under control", he "saw right awaya lot of potential in Laura. Laura Robson - Wikipedia Robson next competed in the Pan Pacific Open. US Open chiefs have joined Indian Wells and Miami organisasers by making a public call for Djokovic to be allowed to play in America. Ons Jabeur stands with migrants in their struggle. Laura Robson on retiring at 28, joining 'the oldies group - MSN It feels weird to say out loud, but Im done, Im retired. [121] Robson won the biggest title of her career at a $60k tournament in Kurume, Fukuoka, defeating fellow Briton Katie Boulter in straight sets. Britain's former junior Wimbledon champion and Olympic mixed doubles silver medallist Laura Robson announced her retirement on Monday due to persistent injury problems. This means we can show you more of the content we think youd like to see. She beat world No. Laura Robson: 'How I look is not important. How I hit the ball is' Robson first underwent hip surgery in July 2018, returning to the match. However, she later lost her next match to Tmea Babos. [10], Robson's first tournament on the Junior ITF Circuit was in 2007. 1 pairing of Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci, in straight sets in the semifinals, before losing to Nadia Petrova and Katarina Srebotnik. Serving is a lot less stressful as you literally just bounce the ball and slice it into the court. I have the ability to relate to all individuals, enjoy learning new ways of . 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. 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. To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended. 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. In her first match, she defeated Sophie Ferguson of Australia. Due to her focusing on her senior career, Robson entered the US Open unseeded. . Former British No.1 Laura Robson retires from professional tennis 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Source: Vimbuzz.com. Taylor Fritz has the game to win Wimbledon. Finalist (1): 2012 - Guangzhou. Find your nearest tennis court and book, whether playing for fun or competitively. Could I be doing that?. [17] In the first half of 2008, she reached the finals of three tournaments, but was also eliminated before the third round in three straight tournaments. . [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. She reached her first WTA final at the Guangzhou Open and finished the season just outside the worlds top 50. [33] She won two matches to qualify for the main draw of the tournament, as well as her first-round match, before having to retire with a shoulder injury in the second round against the second seed Marina Melnikova.