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. [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. 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. 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. Click here to find out more info. US Open). She also received a wildcard entry into the main draw of Miami and used her protected ranking to enter into the qualifying of Charleston but lost in the first round at both events. We use cookies on our site to ACE your experience, improve the quality of our site and show you content we think youll be interested in. 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. She won her first tournament on the ITF Women's Circuit in November 2008. 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. [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. Wimbledon) and in qualifying three times (incl. At the US Open she became the first female British tennis player to progress to the fourth round of a Grand Slam for 14 years after beating two top 10 players and major champions, Kim Cijsters and Li Na in the opening rounds. After the Australian Open, Robson did not play again until the start of April. 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. [39], Her first match on the WTA Tour was courtesy of a wildcard into the Luxembourg Open. 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. 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. 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. ADDITIONAL It is. [32], Following her victory at Wimbledon, Robson made her debut on the ITF Women's Circuit at a $10k tournament in Limoges, France. She started strongly, with straight sets wins over qualifier Jovana Jaki in the first round, and Zheng Saisai in the second round. In the first round of Wimbledon, she was drawn against the No. 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. [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 has a career-high doubles ranking of No. 16/05/22 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. Began playing tennis at age 6 when introduced by her parents at local club in Singapore . I travel a lot with my tennis, still practice a lot, play a lot of . A former world No. [35] After beating 2007 Wimbledon girls' singles champion Urszula Radwaska and fourth seed Tzipi Obziler,[34] Robson lost to second seed Maret Ani in three sets in the semifinals. Robson's serve was fragile at times but. 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. At the French Open Robson was beaten in the first round by former world No. . It was great today because the crowd were behind me and it was such an overwhelming experience.. 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). Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a sparkling start to 2023, but his first defeat against Daniil Medvedev answered plenty of questions. 102 for doubles. 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. Sorry, we couldn't find any players that match your search. This means we can show you more of the content we think youd like to see. 2 seed and world No. 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. 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. Therefore, the semifinal followed the quarterfinal match. Kerber, 20, the world No 143, was in the top 70 . Laura Robson last match There are also all Laura Robson scheduled matches that they are going to play in the future. * For purposes of the player profile, individual player stats are cumulative for the calendar year and not calculated using a minimum match requirement. Former British No 1 Laura Robson has undergone a third hip operation which could spell the end of her tennis career. Obviously the pros that play will be on a different level, but I really enjoy playing.. 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. Two years later and the British star was becoming a staple on the WTA Tour. Laura Robson no longer plays tennis. [45], On 17 October, Robson entered the qualifying draw at the Luxembourg Open. In the second round she played former Wimbledon champion, and fellow left-hander, Petra Kvitov. Potapova to reach Austin quarters, Nadal-Alcaraz exhibition canceled with both hurt, Djokovic into Dubai quarters; Rublev advances, Ex-chair ump promoted to US Open tourney ref, Top-seeded Linette ousted in ATX Open 1st round, Berrettini advances in Acapulco; Norrie pulls out, Thiem falls in Chile for third straight loss on clay, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. She reached her first WTA final at the Guangzhou Open and finished the season just outside the worlds top 50. Robson first underwent hip surgery in July 2018, returning to the match. British Fed Cup Team, 2012-13; British Olympic Team, 2012. two Labradors, Ella and Kiri . And just the fact that its taken [the PTPA] this long to come up with a player counsel, shows you how tough it is. [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. Robson has not played a competitive match since . She was defeated by Kristna's twin sister Karolna in the final. She has since taken a break from the court to escape to Noosa Heads in Queensland, where Robson wowed fans on Instagram. 1 and eventual champion, Serena Williams, in the second round. She retired from professional tennis on May 16, 2022, at the age of 28. Carlos Alcaraz needs to play smarter according to his coaches. Robson required a series a hip surgeries throughout the latter stages of her career which again kept her side-lined for much of the last few year, ending with the 28-year-old announcing her retirement from professional tennis in 2022. Favorite city is New York City because "there is constant action going on, fab shopping and excellent restaurants everywhere.". Ons Jabeur stands with migrants in their struggle. 311, Alla Kudryavtseva. Serving is a lot less stressful as you literally just bounce the ball and slice it into the court. 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. 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. 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. [116], Post-US Open, Robson lost in the first round in four out of six ITF tournaments, including a loss to a player ranked 1048.[117]. Taylor Fritz has the game to win Wimbledon. 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. She lost to the third seed Yanina Wickmayer in the second round. Robson was unable to play in the Australian Open qualifying draw as her ranking at 230 remained too low to gain direct entry. [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". [68], After a second round showing at the Birmingham Classic (lost to Marina Erakovic), Robson came through qualifying at the Eastbourne International. [47], Robson represented Great Britain in the Fed Cup World Group II play-off against Argentina. [Murrays] been at the national centre as well so weve seen him a lot and its been amazing to see his progress. She was defeated in the first round of the main draw by the experienced 31-year-old player Grta Arn. View our online Press Pack. Immediately after Wimbledon, Robson entered the Palermo Open where she reached her first ever WTA Tour semifinal. ", [Murrays] got a totally bionic hip now, so hes one-upped me there, but Ive had access to the same programmes so fingers crossed Im able to do the same, Katie Boulter replied: "It's a yes from me", and one more fan said "Cheered up my drizzly Friday.". Im still trying to learn all the different skills and Ive learned that top spin doesnt work in padel. Iga Swiatek is the strong favourite to retain the womens crown in Paris. Robson then beat Lauren Davis in the quarterfinals. Due to her focusing on her senior career, Robson entered the US Open unseeded. Finalist (1): 2012 - Olympics (w/A.Murray). 2009 - Fell 1r once (Wimbledon) and in qualifying twice (incl. 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. Indian Wells sports 96-player singles draws. [25], After recovering from her injury, Robson entered the junior tournament of the 2009 Australian Open, where she was seeded fifth. If I keep looking back and thinking what if, then I cant move forward. 27, Roberta Vinci, in straight sets to reach her first ever WTA quarterfinal. She also played in the doubles, and after reaching the quarterfinals, she reached a career high of No. 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. Laura Robson says she is happy with her game ahead of her Wimbledon first-round meeting with Francesca Schiavone on Tuesday. [16] She was also named the MCC Young Sportswoman of the Year. She was last in action at an ITF tournament in 2019. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. [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. They were drawn against Czech pair Lucie Hradeck and Radek tpnek in the first round and won in three sets. Posting pictures of herself smiling in a red polka dot bikini, the Australia-born star wrote: "Me looking at the London forecast. The pair reached the final, beating the world No. Wimbledon organisers and the LTA could be set to reverse the ban on players from Russia and Belarus. Way-too-early tennis rankings . 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. [71] However, her run came to an end when she lost in the semifinals to Barbora Zhlavov-Strcov in three sets. Robson's world ranking at this point was 511. [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. [84], Robson qualified for the main draw of the China Open after defeating Garbie Muguruza and Johanna Larsson and reached the second round but she lost to Lourdes Domnguez Lino in straight sets. 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. Her wrist continued to affect her at the Australian Open, where Kirsten Flipkens defeated her in straight sets. I can now be much more open and positive about how things ended. Who gets your vote? 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. Daniil Medvedev has enjoyed having his daughter with him on tour. Finalist (2): 2017 - Nottingham (w/Rae); 2013 - Miami (w/Raymond). She made her debut on the ITF Junior Circuit in 2007. Twenty-two-time slam winner is unvaccinated. 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. In July 2018, she underwent hip surgery,[8] and she did not return to the WTA Tour afterwards. . 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.. 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. 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. Friday January 22 2021, 12.01am GMT, The Times. We have several partners who may also set cookies on our behalf when you visit our website. "I went through every possibility of rehab and of surgery," Robson told the BBC. The 28-year-old, who made the fourth round at the U.S. Open in 2012 and Wimbledon the following year, had a wrist operation in 2014 ago before three hip surgeries derailed her career. 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. 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. It really feels like the game is on an upward curve. [101] In the second round, she faced world No. [38] Returning to the ITF Circuit, Robson entered as the fifth seed in a $10k event held in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. [67], Robson lost in the third round of qualifying for the 2012 French Open at Roland Garros. She was named WTA Newcomer of the Year for 2012 and reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. In August 2009, Robson received also a wildcard into the US Open qualifying. Due to rain delay, both quarter- and semifinals were played on the same day. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Robson suffered from various injuries throughout the 2014 and 2015 seasons, notably to her left (and dominant) wrist for which she underwent surgery in April 2014, resulting in multiple prolonged absences from the WTA Tour. [127] She did, however, play in the first round of the women's doubles draw with CoCo Vandeweghe, which they lost in straight sets. 22, Lucie afov, in straight sets, setting up a second round encounter with Maria Sharapova. [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. Rafael Nadals nearly 18-year streak in the top ten is ending. This was her first main-draw appearance after her comeback. You can have great rallies and even if you are not a tennis player, your level can come up quite quickly. [64] She was then beaten by Anabel Medina Garrigues. 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. 2010 - Reached 2r once; fell 1r four times (incl. Robson told Standard Sport: I am just back on court recently, so I dont want to rush it. [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. [121] Robson won the biggest title of her career at a $60k tournament in Kurume, Fukuoka, defeating fellow Briton Katie Boulter in straight sets. Otherwise, I just couldnt do my job if I kept thinking about oh, could I be playing? 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 career. 180, Zuzana Ondrkov, and in the second Julia Grges, the world No. Daniil Medvedev has now won 14 matches in a row on the tour and moves to 19-2 for the season. Seeded seventh, her first senior seeding, she reached the quarterfinals. [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. US Open chiefs have joined Indian Wells and Miami organisasers by making a public call for Djokovic to be allowed to play in America. Indian Wells sports 96-player singles draws. [85] She reached the quarterfinals before losing to Chang Kai-chen in three sets, but the result ensured that she finished the year with a ranking of 53. [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. At that point, she had also won six ITF events. [10], Robson's first tournament on the Junior ITF Circuit was in 2007. 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.
