[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. Obviously the pros that play will be on a different level, but I really enjoy playing.. [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. 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. It will be brilliant to return to Nottingham as Tournament Director for the Rothesay Open. After several first-round defeats at the start to the European clay-court season, Robson defeated world No. The pair reached the final, beating the world No. Therefore, the semifinal followed the quarterfinal match. Laura Robson. [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. 27, Roberta Vinci, in straight sets to reach her first ever WTA quarterfinal. Robson returned to the junior circuit for the first half of 2009. She lost her opening match to Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan. In her third tournament back, she made the semifinal losing to Edina Gallovits of the ITF event in Dothan, after having to qualify for the main draw. 291 as she and Heather Watson led the team to qualify for the World Group-II promotion play-offs. I can now be much more open and positive about how things ended. [52] In her second match, she lost to Michalla Krajicek. After returning to full-time tennis in January 2016 post-injury, Robson struggled with form and did not return to the top 150 in singles tennis. Robson also reached the final in doubles partnering Erin Routliffe. [70] She continued her good form in the quarterfinal, where she emerged victorious against No. Novak Djokovic looks to be the hot favourite for a third French Open title. The tennis beauty, who earned a silver. 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. To be honest, the only reason I said it was because I was going to play the invitational tournament at Wimbledon. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. 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. At the beginning of her grass-court season, Robson played the $100k event in Surbiton, but lost in the first round to Marina Erakovic. 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. November 17, 2022 Former British No 1 Laura Robson has taken the next step in her tennis journey after accepting the role as Tournament Director at next year's Rothesay Open in Nottingham. 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. Born in Australia, at 18 months relocated to Singapore, moved to UK at age 6 . 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 has not played a competitive match since . She followed this with her first victory at the Australian Open with a convincing straight sets victory over Melanie Oudin. [47], At Indian Wells, Robson lost her first-round match against Sofia Arvidsson in three sets. 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. Favorite city is New York City because "there is constant action going on, fab shopping and excellent restaurants everywhere.". Carlos Alcaraz needs to play smarter according to his coaches. Robson first underwent hip surgery in July 2018, returning to the match. It is. She then qualified for the main draw of the Aegon Classic in Edgbaston, after receiving a wildcard for the qualifying. All rights reserved. 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. Indian Wells sports 96-player singles draws. 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 the second she defeated former US Open champion Kim Clijsters in Clijsters' final singles match before her retirement. [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. ADDITIONAL [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". "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. We use cookies to provide our services and for analytics and marketing. 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. Robson burst on the scene in 2008 as one of the most exciting young British tennis prospects in years, becoming the first Brit to lift the junior Wimbledon title since 1984 (Annabel Croft) at the age of 14. 5 and 2002 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, Daniela Hantuchov, in the first round but lost despite being a break up in the second set. View our online Press Pack. [15], After working with several coaches, including the head of the Lawn Tennis Association Carl Maes, she chose coach Martijn Bok in 2007. Laura Robson is still together with her partner, James Yates, as of 2022, with whom she has been dating since 2020. Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first defeat of the year and Andrey Rublev claimed his first win over Alexander Zverev. Immediately after Wimbledon, Robson entered the Palermo Open where she reached her first ever WTA Tour semifinal. Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a sparkling start to 2023, but his first defeat against Daniil Medvedev answered plenty of questions. The Rothesay Open Nottingham is one of the many tournaments that make up the LTAs enhanced Performance Competition Calendar, which aims to provide more opportunities for British players to compete more often domestically at a higher level and make progressive ranking improvements. It is very similar skills to tennis because of all the volleying and the touch and feel. [42] She faced former world No. Finalist (1): 2012 - Olympics (w/A.Murray). [72] Robson then received a wildcard to enter the main draw of the Swedish Open but lost her first match against Medina Garrigues. 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. [16] She was also named the MCC Young Sportswoman of the Year. Each time I play padel, I come off with a big smile on my face. Stuart Fraser. Began playing tennis at age 6 when introduced by her parents at local club in Singapore . On my side I see a lot of points of view. Laura Robson: "Why do people keep asking Andy Murray to retire?" Ive really enjoyed the opportunity to work on tournaments over the last year and a half with colleagues from the LTA, said Robson, who will oversee a tournament that takes place between June 12th and 18th at the Nottingham Tennis Centre. [Murrays] been at the national centre as well so weve seen him a lot and its been amazing to see his progress. Tennis365; May 16, 2022; Former British No 1 Laura Robson has announced her retirement from tennis following three hip operations. Speaking after her historic victory on Court One, Robson said: Being Wimbledon girls' champion sounds really good. Get the latest Player Stats on Laura Robson including her videos, highlights, and more at the official Women's Tennis Association website. 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. 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. [138] Robson's favourite surface to play on was grass and her favourite shot was her forehand down the line.[139]. 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). All information about the cookies we use and why we use them are in our Cookie Policy. Indian Wells sports 96-player singles draws. 22, Lucie afov, in straight sets, setting up a second round encounter with Maria Sharapova. You have to take motivation from that because hes worked so hard to get back out there. [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. Wimbledon organisers and the LTA could be set to reverse the ban on players from Russia and Belarus. 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. Laura Robson on retiring at 28, joining 'the oldies group - MSN Performance cookies are used to collect data about how you use our website so we can continue to improve it in the future. Olympic silver medallist Laura Robson retires from tennis 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. [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. Laura Robson - the British player who won junior Wimbledon at 14 and an Olympic silver medal at 18 - has confirmed her retirement from tennis. "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. Former British No 1 Laura Robson has announced her retirement from tennis following three hip operations. 4, Agnieszka Radwaska, in the second round of the Madrid Open. 22, Zheng Jie, and the No. On 16 May 2022, Robson announced her retirement from tennis, aged 28. Australian Open, US Open). Well keep you informed on all you need to know across the Tours, including news, players, tournaments, features, competitions, offers and more. 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. She started off the year playing some American Challenger events, with limited success. Does Laura Robson Still Play Tennis? - Vim Buzz 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. 1 Swiatek in Dubai final, Fritz def. Due to her focusing on her senior career, Robson entered the US Open unseeded. 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. Could I could I be doing this? [55] She also received a wildcard for the Rosmalen Open but was beaten by Dominika Cibulkov in the first round. 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. Her next tournament was at Miami. 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. [125] She received a wildcard for Wimbledon, but lost in the first round to Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia.[126]. In August 2009, Robson received also a wildcard into the US Open qualifying. [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. The following week, she lost in the first round of the Burnie International to world No. Carlos Alcaraz needs to play smarter according to his coaches. I travel a lot with my tennis, still practice a lot, play a lot of . Still, if he just looks at the rankings, he's only ATP number 54." Murray's next steps The hip surgery allowed Andy Murray to continue playing tennis, giving a smile to his many fans. Rafael Nadals nearly 18-year streak in the top ten is ending. 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. Iga Swiatek is the strong favourite to retain the womens crown in Paris. Laura Robson | Player Stats & More - WTA Official - Women's Tennis This means we can show you more of the content we think youd like to see. [74] She lost to the Russian world No. Robsons role at Nottingham bolsters a rising number of female leaders in tennis, with former world No 1 Amelie Mauresmo appointed Tournament Director at the French Open this year. Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first defeat of the year and Andrey Rublev claimed his first win over Alexander Zverev. [51], Robson was granted a wildcard in the qualifying draw for the women's singles of the Australian Open. Otherwise, I just couldnt do my job if I kept thinking about oh, could I be playing? Great Britain had been without grass-court success for so many years in the pre-Andy Murray era that even a junior victory was plastered all over the newspapers and television screens. [106] Robson planned to return at the $25k tournament at Surprise, Arizona, but delayed her return and did not enter another ITF event in February. Laura Robson may not return to tennis after latest surgery. , Tennis Correspondent. 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. [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. 42, Iveta Beneov. Click here to find out more info. Read our preview and find out how to watch at home. "She does still have the biggest trophy of the family, which is very upsetting," jokes the 20 . [32], Following her victory at Wimbledon, Robson made her debut on the ITF Women's Circuit at a $10k tournament in Limoges, France. Laura Robson may not return to tennis after latest surgery She started strongly, with straight sets wins over qualifier Jovana Jaki in the first round, and Zheng Saisai in the second round. Why Did Laura Robson Retire From Tennis? - Mastery Wiki 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 311, Alla Kudryavtseva. said Croft, speaking to us at a Game4Padel event. At the junior singles at the 2010 Australian Open, Robson was unseeded and defeated Belinda Woolcock, Yulia Putintseva, and Cristina Dinu to reach the quarterfinals. It was great today because the crowd were behind me and it was such an overwhelming experience.. Robson, who had wrist surgery in 2014 followed by three hip. [9], Robson played left-handed,[132] with a two-handed backhand. Laura Robson - Wikipedia [38] Returning to the ITF Circuit, Robson entered as the fifth seed in a $10k event held in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. I havent quite mastered the back wall yet, but it is a very social game. 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. In the singles, Robson reached the second round before losing to Aliz Cornet. Laura Robson: Former junior Wimbledon champion & Olympic silver Former British No.1 Laura Robson retires from professional tennis, Tickets for the cinch Championships 2023 are on sale now. Her next appearance was at the Guangzhou Open where she beat the then world No. Daniil Medvedev says that Novak Djokovics grass court game is unmatched. The Rise and Fall of Eugenie Bouchard - Last Word On Tennis In August Robson won a second tier ITF tournament in USA. As a junior, she also twice reached the final of the girls' singles tournament at the Australian Open, in 2009 and 2010. The 5-foot-7 inch won her first tournament on the ITF Women's Circuit in November 2008. Her wrist continued to affect her at the Australian Open, where Kirsten Flipkens defeated her in straight sets. Wimbledon and US Open); fell 1r twice and in qualifying twice. Andy Murrays dream week in Doha came to an end after losing out to Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-4 in the Qatar Open final. She later attributed her loss to Pervak's greater consistency,[28] and her coach Bok said that "everybody has to be patient". Indian Wells sports 96-player singles draws. It really feels like the game is on an upward curve. Robson told Standard Sport: I am just back on court recently, so I dont want to rush it. You can have great rallies and even if you are not a tennis player, your level can come up quite quickly. 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. Former British No 1 tennis player Laura Robson eyeing a move into padel Finalist (2): 2017 - Nottingham (w/Rae); 2013 - Miami (w/Raymond). 2010 - Reached 2r once; fell 1r four times (incl. Source: Vimbuzz.com. She then faced the seventh seed Lauren Embree of the United States and beat her in three sets. Laura Robson definitely has a future in tennis. 102 for doubles. Born in Australia, at 18 months relocated to Singapore, moved to UK at age 6 . 82 (July 2013).[7]. [90], At the start of the year, Robson had reached the top 50 for the first time in her career. As a junior, she also twice reached the final of the girls' singles tournament at the Australian Open, in 2009 and 2010. . She dropped out of the world rankings in early 2015, returning at 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. Despite starting strongly, Robson tired, losing the match in three 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. 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. Robson won just four senior main draw matches in her whole career at Wimbledon, losing in the first round six times, and her WTA ranking peaked at No 27. The following season she reached the last 16 at Wimbledon and achieved her highest ranking of 27. 79. 75 Caroline Garcia, and won in two tight sets. In the doubles Laura Robson was given a wildcard to play with Lisa Raymond. Serving is a lot less stressful as you literally just bounce the ball and slice it into the court. In the second round, she lost to Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets for the second time in a row. Despite the seeding, she lost in straight sets to the eventual champion Daniela Hantuchov. [47] On 10 November, Robson beat Yuliya Beygelzimer in the first round of the Minsk ITF event. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes.
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