Wimbledon 2009 – Laura Robson out

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:40:30 +0000

Laura Robson knocked out in first round

Laura Robson has been knocked out of Wimbledon in the first round, going down in 3 sets, 6-3 4-6 2-6.

Laura is 488 in the world rankings and her opponent was a former world number 5 ranked player and the current world number 32.
In her first appearance in the senior tournament, Laura held her own, smashing her way to a first set win, with some blistering forehands.
Unforced errors and two double faults cost her the second set (and the match).
There is a great deal to be pleased about in her performance, much of last years junior success and today’s experience will serve her well in future competitions.
Laura says the step up to the ladies competition was not that much different from her junior tournament exploits, on her performance today, I have no doubt that Wimbledon is within her reach.

Laura Robson given Wimbledon wildcard

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:25:26 +0000

Fantastic news for fans of English tennis – as Laura Robson has been given a wildcard for Wimbledon’s ladies competition for 2009!
I watched Laura triumph in last years girl’s competition, against all the odds.
Wimbledon organisers have used a special clause to give Laura the wildcard, despite her world ranking being below the top 250 cut off limit.
Good luck lass.. you can do it!

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Wimbledon 2009 – Laura Robson out

Laura Robson given Wimbledon wildcard