Could I be doing that?. Seeded seventh, her first senior seeding, she reached the quarterfinals. 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. She dropped out of the world rankings in early 2015, returning at No. [83] The result pushed her ranking inside the top 70 for the first time. 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. ", [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.". She followed up her performance with her first victory over a top-ten player, beating ninth seed Li Na in the third round, in three sets. 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. 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. [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. On 9 June, Wimbledon announced that Robson received a wildcard for the singles event. . 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. It will be brilliant to return to Nottingham as Tournament Director for the Rothesay Open. In the first round, she beat Ons Jabeur of Tunisia. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. . Robson started her 2014 season at the Hobart International, where she had to retire in her first round match against Yanina Wickmayer due to a left wrist injury. Taylor Fritz has the game to win Wimbledon. She beat 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. It was another fantastic year for Robson representing Great Britain on the international stage. To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended. Facing third seed Ksenia Pervak from Russia,[27] Robson was defeated in straight sets. Sorry, there are no matches available for this year. 1 and eventual champion, Serena Williams, in the second round. 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. Wimbledon organisers and the LTA could be set to reverse the ban on players from Russia and Belarus. Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a sparkling start to 2023, but his first defeat against Daniil Medvedev answered plenty of questions. At the US Open, Robson won her three qualifying matches to advance into the main draw. [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. 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. However, she later lost her next match to Tmea Babos. Daniil Medvedev has now won 14 matches in a row on the tour and moves to 19-2 for the season. 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 . [39], Her first match on the WTA Tour was courtesy of a wildcard into the Luxembourg Open. After the Australian Open, Robson did not play again until the start of April. [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. Twenty-two-time slam winner is unvaccinated. 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. In Gatineau, she retired from her first-round match, generating fear that her wrist injury had returned, but Robson said that she had been hampered by a stomach strain she had suffered during practice. I think I'm always going to have the feeling that I could have done more, unfortunately. 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. 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. She later attributed her loss to Pervak's greater consistency,[28] and her coach Bok said that "everybody has to be patient". US Open). If I keep looking back and thinking what if, then I cant move forward. In August Robson won a second tier ITF tournament in USA. After taking three-months rest from the tour, Robson underwent surgery on her left wrist in April. said Croft, speaking to us at a Game4Padel event. [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. This graph may help predict future Laura Robson matches. 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. 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. 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. Robson returned to the junior circuit for the first half of 2009. 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. In the second round, she lost to Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets for the second time in a row. In the first round of Wimbledon, Robson lost to Francesca Schiavone in three sets.[69]. A post shared by Laura Robson (@laurarobson5). Due to her focusing on her senior career, Robson entered the US Open unseeded. 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. 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. Laura Robson will be on commentary for the Australian Open and the former tennis star has identified two British stars to be amongst the charge Speaking after her historic victory on Court One, Robson said: Being Wimbledon girls' champion sounds really good. 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. [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. 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. She had not even done her GCSEs but Robson was a national star. Laura Robson. [64] She was then beaten by Anabel Medina Garrigues. [63] In the first round of the main draw, she was leading when her opponent, Ayumi Morita, retired from the match. [54] She followed this up with a quarterfinal appearance in Charlottesville losing to Anastasiya Yakimova. 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. Click here to find out more info. She then faced the seventh seed Lauren Embree of the United States and beat her in three sets. MIXED DOUBLES 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. There is a lot of momentum behind padel now, said Croft, speaking to us at a Game4Padel event. 42, Iveta Beneov. The senior success that many thought was attainable never really followed though. Performance cookies are used to collect data about how you use our website so we can continue to improve it in the future. It is very similar skills to tennis because of all the volleying and the touch and feel. [52] In her second match, she lost to Michalla Krajicek. Carlos Alcaraz needs to play smarter according to his coaches. Finalist (2): 2017 - Nottingham (w/Rae); 2013 - Miami (w/Raymond). . [138] Robson's favourite surface to play on was grass and her favourite shot was her forehand down the line.[139]. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. She then participated in the Eastbourne International. 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. 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. Im still trying to learn all the different skills and Ive learned that top spin doesnt work in padel. 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. 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. Each time I play padel, I come off with a big smile on my face. Robson split from Mouratoglou just before Wimbledon. 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. British Fed Cup Team, 2012-13; British Olympic Team, 2012. She retired from professional tennis on May 16, 2022, at the age of 28. However, she lost her next match in qualifying to Ocane Dodin in straight sets. 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. two Labradors, Ella and Kiri . She debuted on the ITF Junior Circuit in 2007, and a year later won the Junior Wimbledon championships at the age of 14. Serena Williams. [112] She has since taken a break from the court to escape to Noosa Heads in Queensland, where Robson wowed fans on Instagram. [107] She declined a wildcard into the qualifying event of the Miami Masters in March. You have to take motivation from that because hes worked so hard to get back out there. former world No 1 Amelie Mauresmo appointed Tournament Director at the French Open. Daniil Medvedev had plenty to say about Stefanos Tsitsipas disrespect towards Andrey Rublev. Robson was unable to play in the Australian Open qualifying draw as her ranking at 230 remained too low to gain direct entry. 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. 1, Ana Ivanovic, in the next round, having led 52 in the final set. But Im 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.. two Labradors, Ella and Kiri . At the French Open Robson was beaten in the first round by former world No. 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. Former junior Wimbledon champion and Olympic silver medallist, Laura Robson, has today announced that she has retired from professional tennis. [68], After a second round showing at the Birmingham Classic (lost to Marina Erakovic), Robson came through qualifying at the Eastbourne International. Robson was the defending champion at Wimbledon, but she fell in the second round to Quirine Lemoine. She also claimed her first main-draw WTA victory since 2013 in Rabat by defeating local wildcard Ghita Benhadi in straight sets. [119] She then played in the $60k tournament at Andrzieux-Bouthon and reached the quarterfinals, before losing in straight sets to Amra Sadikovi. 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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. [29] She claimed the top ranking of ITF Junior Tour in April, despite not playing for two months because of shin splints.[30]. She received a wildcard for Wimbledon, and faced fourth seed Jelena Jankovi[56] to whom she lost in two 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. 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. 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. Former British No 1 Laura Robson has undergone a third hip operation which could spell the end of her tennis career. Tennis365; May 16, 2022; Former British No 1 Laura Robson has announced her retirement from tennis following three hip operations. [14] Bok said later that although Robson "had trouble staying emotionally under control", he "saw right awaya lot of potential in Laura. . After Johanna Konta lost her opening rubber to Paula Ormaechea, Robson easily won her first match over Florencia Molinero. 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. DOUBLES [73] In her first-round match, she beat the world No. It would have been weird to not be officially retired and play in that. We use cookies to provide our services and for analytics and marketing. 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 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. Laura Robson last match There are also all Laura Robson scheduled matches that they are going to play in the future. By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies. Laura Robson may not return to tennis after latest surgery. 1, Caroline Wozniacki, in straight sets. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. 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. 82 (July 2013).[7]. Laura Robson is still together with her partner, James Yates, as of 2022, with whom she has been dating since 2020. Despite starting strongly, Robson tired, losing the match in three sets. 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. I feel like Im in the oldies group. Hips are very tricky, and Ive spent a lot of time rehabbing so Im excited to get back out there. [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]. This was her first main-draw appearance after her comeback. [45], On 17 October, Robson entered the qualifying draw at the Luxembourg Open. 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. On my side I see a lot of points of view. I think Ive taken my time and not rushed into anything which is better.. 5 and 2002 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, Daniela Hantuchov, in the first round but lost despite being a break up in the second set. She was defeated by Kristna's twin sister Karolna in the final. [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 world ranking at this point was 511. 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. She also played in the doubles, and after reaching the quarterfinals, she reached a career high of No. 100, Simona Halep. Robson first underwent hip surgery in July 2018, returning to the match. [128], In March, Robson teamed up with Fanny Stollr to win the doubles at the ITF event in Yokohama. 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. 26, Mara Jos Martnez Snchez, Robson and Murray lost to Spain's Martnez Snchez and Tommy Robredo in a very close match. Therefore, the semifinal followed the quarterfinal match. As a junior, she also twice reached the final of the girls' singles tournament at the Australian Open, in 2009 and 2010. * For purposes of the player profile, individual player stats are cumulative for the calendar year and not calculated using a minimum match requirement. 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. 117, Mariana Duque, in the second round on Centre Court. 2011 - Reached 2r three times (incl. [38] Returning to the ITF Circuit, Robson entered as the fifth seed in a $10k event held in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. [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]. 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). Daniil Medvedev handed Novak Djokovic his first defeat of the year and Andrey Rublev claimed his first win over Alexander Zverev. [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. 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 wrist continued to affect her at the Australian Open, where Kirsten Flipkens defeated her in straight sets. However, she lost her next match to American qualifier Ellie Halbauer. 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 top-seed Daria Gavrilova, in straight sets. She beat Vesna Manasieva, but lost in the third round to Nuria Llagostera Vives. [74] She lost to the Russian world No. 4, Agnieszka Radwaska, in the second round of the Madrid Open. 10 seed Maria Kirilenko, whom she beat in straight sets. It took me a good couple of months to say it out loud, Robson told Tennis365 at a Play Your Way To Wimbledon event. I travel a lot with my tennis, still practice a lot, play a lot of . Twenty-two-time slam winner is unvaccinated. Robson, who had wrist surgery in 2014 followed by three hip. Daniil Medvedev has enjoyed having his daughter with him on tour. The fifth seed Li powered 11 aces to beat her 12-year younger opponent, Robson in straight sets. [80] Robson consequently reached the third round of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time in her career and joined Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport, Venus Williams, Amlie Mauresmo and Justine Henin as one of the only six people to beat Clijsters at the US Open championships, and the first player to beat her there since 2003. It gave me a reason to get it out there, which I feel was much needed. It really feels like the game is on an upward curve. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. [17], Robson competed in her first junior Grand Slam at the Wimbledon girls' event, as an unseeded player. 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. 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. The following week, she lost in the first round of the Burnie International to world No. 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. Well keep you informed on all you need to know across the Tours, including news, players, tournaments, features, competitions, offers and more. 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. In the first round, she defeated world No. For other inquiries, Contact Us. [17] In the same month she played her final junior tournament of 2008, the Orange Bowl, where she had to retire in the third round with a stomach strain. 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. Wimbledon and US Open); fell 1r twice and in qualifying twice. She followed this with her first victory at the Australian Open with a convincing straight sets victory over Melanie Oudin. 15 seeds, Maria Kirilenko and Agnieszka Radwaska.[53]. For example, these cookies track the pages you go to most often, the time spent on our website, and any issues encountered, such as error messages, so we can fix these in the future. Id known for a while that I wasnt gonna be able to play, Robson tells i ahead of her stint commentating on the Australian Open, live on discovery+ and Eurosport. This was the first WTA singles final for any British woman since Jo Durie in 1990. Will be used in accordance with the WTA Privacy Policy and the ATP Privacy Policy. 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. I hear lots of young people talking about padel and wanting to get into it. Source: Vimbuzz.com. Laura Robson definitely has a future in tennis. However, this injury was not considered serious, and Robson stated she planned to play some tournaments in about two weeks time. Robson, however, received a wildcard into the main draw of the doubles, partnering Sally Peers. She returned in 2016 but did not manage to recapture the same form she had showed in her teenage years and was unable to climb back into the top 100. In the first round she shocked second seed Jelena Doki. 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. 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. Otherwise, I just couldnt do my job if I kept thinking about oh, could I be playing? [44] In the final round, she lost to Eva Hrdinov, after leading 41 in the third set. [71] However, her run came to an end when she lost in the semifinals to Barbora Zhlavov-Strcov in three sets. [Murrays] been at the national centre as well so weve seen him a lot and its been amazing to see his progress. Despite continuous struggles with injury and time away from the tour, Robson won the biggest singles title of her career in 2017 at the ITF $60K tournament in Kurume where she defeated Katie Boulter in the final. [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. Roland Garros and Katowice - l. to Domnguez Lino 57 76(7) 61; held mp at 7-6 in second set tie-break); made Top 50 debut on January 7 (after Shenzhen; rose from No.53 to No.50) and set career-high No.27 on July 8 (after Wimbledon); withdrew from Pattaya City w/left shoulder injury and from Toronto and New Haven w/right wrist injury. 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. Robson and Watson did not need to play the play-off match against Austria as Anne Keothavong and Elena Baltacha won their singles rubbers, and the 20 lead qualified the team for a place in the World Group-II promotion play-off in April 2012. [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.