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. [51], Robson was granted a wildcard in the qualifying draw for the women's singles of the Australian Open. A post shared by Laura Robson (@laurarobson5). Well keep you informed on all you need to know across the Tours, including news, players, tournaments, features, competitions, offers and more. Wimbledon organisers and the LTA could be set to reverse the ban on players from Russia and Belarus. She received a wildcard for Wimbledon, and faced fourth seed Jelena Jankovi[56] to whom she lost in two sets. 4 Ruud loses to qualifier Daniel in Acapulco, Munar upsets top-seeded Musetti at Chile Open, Volynets def. 3 seed Sorana Crstea on the way to her first WTA Tour final against Hsieh Su-wei. The pair reached the final, beating the world No. 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. Despite the seeding, she lost in straight sets to the eventual champion Daniela Hantuchov. [95] She subsequently lost to former world No. 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. I think overall Im a much nicer person from going through all of that, said the 28-year-old, who has carved out a new career in TV and radio. Crowning off her breakout season on tour, Robson was named WTA Newcomer of the Year at the annual awards. [44] In the final round, she lost to Eva Hrdinov, after leading 41 in the third set. 10 seed Maria Kirilenko, whom she beat in straight sets. "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. March 3, 2023. [74] She lost to the Russian world No. Laura started playing tennis at the age of six with her parents. She also played in the doubles, and after reaching the quarterfinals, she reached a career high of No. Robson then beat Lauren Davis in the quarterfinals. On 16 May 2022, Robson announced her retirement from tennis, aged 28. 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. [83] The result pushed her ranking inside the top 70 for the first time. * For purposes of the player profile, individual player stats are cumulative for the calendar year and not calculated using a minimum match requirement. Her agent Eisenbund stated that she had not suffered a setback, and was "closer and closer" to a return. 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. Just to have that gap between knowing and actually announcing it and then again, another gap between what Im doing now and this time last year, Robson added. [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. Friday January 22 2021, 12.01am GMT, The Times. It was another fantastic year for Robson representing Great Britain on the international stage. 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. Laura Robson says she is happy with her game ahead of her Wimbledon first-round meeting with Francesca Schiavone on Tuesday. We use cookies to store information about how you use our website such as the pages you visit so we can ace your experience when you're browsing. She went on to face the 12th seed, Tamaryn Hendler, who she defeated in straight sets. Robson, who had wrist surgery in 2014 followed by three hip. 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. I've sort of known that for a while because of what I was told by the doctors last year, but it took me so long to say it to myself, which is why it took me so long to say it officially. Robson, who spoke to Tennis365 during Wimbledon about the challenges of coming to terms with retirement from tennis, took part in the Invitational event for ex-players at this years Championships at the All England Club. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. In the second round she played former Wimbledon champion, and fellow left-hander, Petra Kvitov. 22, Lucie afov, in straight sets, setting up a second round encounter with Maria Sharapova. ", Robson retires from tennis citing injuries, Medvedev ends Djokovic's 20-match win streak, Djokovic: 'Surreal' to break Graf record as No. 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. [47], Robson represented Great Britain in the Fed Cup World Group II play-off against Argentina. 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. Robsons closeness to the players, both in terms of friendships and proximity to playing career, has made her a desirable asset for tennis organisations. 117, Mariana Duque, in the second round on Centre Court. [113] She was then given a wildcard entry to the 2016 US Open qualifying tournament. 3 MINUTE READ. Kerber, 20, the world No 143, was in the top 70 . 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. , Tennis Correspondent. In July 2018, she underwent hip surgery,[8] and she did not return to the WTA Tour afterwards. [23] At the end of the year, she was shortlisted for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year,[24] but lost out to Paralympic swimmer Eleanor Simmonds. She reached the second round before losing to Ekaterina Makarova. Let us know if you agree to cookies or if youd prefer to manage your own settings. In August 2009, Robson received also a wildcard into the US Open qualifying. I am a positive and a critical thinker who strives to achieve the optimum standard and possibly be the best. These cookies collect anonymised data, such as information about your browser type and version, without collecting any personal data which relates to you. 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. US Open). 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. Olympics); fell 1r seven times (incl. 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. [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". On my side I see a lot of points of view. She made her return to WTA events by using her protected ranking to enter Indian Wells. Get the latest Player Stats on Laura Robson including her videos, highlights, and more at the official Women's Tennis Association website. She beat Nina Bratchikova and Vitalia Diatchenko. ", Fellow tennis ace Katie Swan commented: "Now thats an inferno Pilates bod. Will be used in accordance with the WTA Privacy Policy and the ATP Privacy Policy. Robson has been working with the LTA on developing her knowledge of event operations and tournament management over the past 18 months. [34], Robson was then given a wildcard into the main draw of the $75k event in Shrewsbury. Despite her first win of the tournament against world No. 1 pairing of Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci, in straight sets in the semifinals, before losing to Nadia Petrova and Katarina Srebotnik. 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. 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. 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. [10], Robson's first tournament on the Junior ITF Circuit was in 2007. Robson was selected for the first time in her career to be a member of British Fed Cup team to play in the Europe/Africa Group-1 match at Eilat, Israel, on 14 February 2012. Click here to find out more info. Seeded seventh, her first senior seeding, she reached the quarterfinals. 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. 5 and 2002 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, Daniela Hantuchov, in the first round but lost despite being a break up in the second set. Began playing tennis at age 6 when introduced by her parents at local club in Singapore . She made her debut on the ITF Junior Circuit in 2007. 4, Agnieszka Radwaska, in the second round of the Madrid Open. 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. After winning a scrappy first set, Robson powered through the second at love. Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a sparkling start to 2023, but his first defeat against Daniil Medvedev answered plenty of questions. Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a sparkling start to 2023, but his first defeat against Daniil Medvedev answered plenty of questions. [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". [119] She then played in the $60k tournament at Andrzieux-Bouthon and reached the quarterfinals, before losing in straight sets to Amra Sadikovi. who spoke to Tennis365 during Wimbledon about the challenges of coming to terms with retirement from tennis. 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. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Laura Robson has stunned fans in a tiny red polka dot bikini, The 25-year-old is hoping for an Andy Murray style comeback after another injury-hit year, Robson partnered with the Scot to win silver at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Credit: Getty Images Sport Classic - Getty, Andy Murray and GB Davis Cup pals use Frozen lyrics in hilarious press, who will complete a sensational turnaround from the brink of retirement, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). [47] On 10 November, Robson beat Yuliya Beygelzimer in the first round of the Minsk ITF event. But a wrist injury began to trouble her later in 2013 and kept her out for most of the next two years. I feel like Im in the oldies group. 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. Robson returned to the junior circuit for the first half of 2009. 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. Daniil Medvedev has enjoyed having his daughter with him on tour. It must seem like that to British tennis fans, after they learned this week that Laura Robson has followed Andy Murray in having hip problems so severe that she will have to undergo a third hip operation at some point in the near future. [57] Robson's next senior level competition was a GB Pro-Series event at Woking. 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. [58] Her next competitive match did not come till the end of August 2010, when she entered the qualifying tournament for the US Open. It took me a good couple of months to say it out loud, Robson told Tennis365 at a Play Your Way To Wimbledon event. She later attributed her loss to Pervak's greater consistency,[28] and her coach Bok said that "everybody has to be patient". 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.. 2009 - Fell 1r once (Wimbledon) and in qualifying twice (incl. At the beginning of her grass-court season, Robson played the $100k event in Surbiton, but lost in the first round to Marina Erakovic. Former British No.1 Laura Robson retires from professional tennis, Tickets for the cinch Championships 2023 are on sale now. Last May, four years after her first hip surgery, she finally announced she was giving up her dream job. She then faced the seventh seed Lauren Embree of the United States and beat her in three sets. Wimbledon and US Open); fell 1r twice and in qualifying twice. 82 (July 2013).[7]. two Labradors, Ella and Kiri . [45], On 17 October, Robson entered the qualifying draw at the Luxembourg Open. 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. To begin the grass-court season, Robson entered the Birmingham Classic where she was seeded seventh. It feels weird to say out loud, but Im done, Im retired. withdrawing from Australian Open and Roland Garros); returned during grass court season and played four WTA events rest of year - fell 1r twice (Wimbledon and US Open) and in qualifying twice; also played on ITF Circuit. Rafael Nadals nearly 18-year streak in the top ten is ending. A former world No. [86], In October, Robson was nominated for the Sports Journalists' Association Sportswoman of the Year. Two years later and the British star was becoming a staple on the WTA Tour. Tennis365; May 16, 2022; Former British No 1 Laura Robson has announced her retirement from tennis following three hip operations. [25], After recovering from her injury, Robson entered the junior tournament of the 2009 Australian Open, where she was seeded fifth. The role, despite its woolly description, is quite simple: keep players happy at Wimbledon. She subsequently lost to another Chinese player in Zheng Jie, despite taking the first set 61. Laura Robson - the British player who won junior Wimbledon at 14 and an Olympic silver medal at 18 - has confirmed her retirement from tennis. We have several partners who may also set cookies on our behalf when you visit our website. Finalist (1): 2012 - Guangzhou. 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. Could I could I be doing this? [54] She followed this up with a quarterfinal appearance in Charlottesville losing to Anastasiya Yakimova. If I keep looking back and thinking what if, then I cant move forward. 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. 75 Caroline Garcia, and won in two tight sets. 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. 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 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. After taking three-months rest from the tour, Robson underwent surgery on her left wrist in April. 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.