Archive for category: Laura Robson
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Serena Williams advances in Melbourne, Kirilenko also through
In the second match on Rod Laver Arena, 3rd seed Serena Williams took to the court to face off against the unseeded Ayumi Morita of Japan, ranked at number 72. These two players had never met before and pre match opinion was that this would be another of Serena’s demolition [...] -
Future Focus: Laura Robson and Sloane Stephens
The first week of any Major typically serves up several unique storylines that, although they don’t have a bearing on the actual outcome of who will win the event, often prove to be a reliable bellwether of future trends in the sport. At this year’s Australian Open, this is certainly [...] -
Robson beats Kvitova to reach 3rd round at Australian Open
Danish 10th seed Caroline Wozniacki, met the tall young talent from Croatia Donna Vecic who, at 16 years old, was the youngest player in the main draw. She is ranked at 111 and was playing in her first Grand Slam. She had a great 6-1 6-2 win over the, Czech [...] -
Robson and Scheepers reach Osaka quarterfinals
Laura Robson and Chanelle Scheepers advanced into quarterfinals of the HP Women’s Japanese Open 2012 in Osaka after dismissing their opponents in two sets. On-form British teenager Robson had anything but conventional first meeting with 228th-ranked Yi-Miao Zhou of China. Eighth seed Robson got a hold of a three break [...] -
Robson and Lucic through to 2nd round in Osaka, Shvedova out
Laura Robson, Mirjana Lucic and Tamarine Tanasugarn entered second round at HP Japan Women’s Open in Osaka. Ffith seed Shvedova was eliminated. Eighth-seeded British tennis hope Robson is past her first hurdle at the Osaka WTA tournament. Experienced Greek Eleni Daniilidou generated more break points in the opening set, but [...] -
Aga Radwanska advances into third round in Beijing, Robson out
Agnieszka Radwanska won her 55th match of the year on Tuesday when she defeated the Chinese wild card holder Shuai Zhang on the Lotus Court after a tough battle which showcased some wonderful tennis from both sides of the net. Zhang, ranked 140 places below Radwanska, the world number 3, [...] -
Robson overcomes Date-Krumm in first round in Beijing, Errani retires
Great Britain’s teenage sensation, 17 year old Laura Robson, ranked at a career high of 57 after some remarkable wins in recent tournaments and having finished the 2011 season at number 131, took on the veteran Japanese player, Kimiko Date-Krumm, who at 42 is the oldest player on the WTA [...] -
Laura Robson – What Has Changed?
When she won the junior Wimbledon title at the age of only 14, the British press were quick to tout Laura Robson as a future superstar of British tennis. Long starved of success on the women’s side, the media were desperate for a glimmer of hope. Four years later, it [...] -
Hsieh wins Guangzhou final drama against Robson
Laura Robson was on the brink of a success, but Su-Wei Hsieh crossed the finish line first in 2012 Guangzhou WTA final after spectacular three sets of tennis. 2012 Guangzhou tournament saved the best for last. The spectators were in for a three-set three hours long thriller. Playing a WTA [...] -
Robson defeats Cirstea, plays Hsieh for Guangzhou trophy
Laura Robson is on a doorstep of her first WTA title after defeating Sorana Cirstea in 2012 Guangzhou semis. She will be matched up against Su-Wei Hsieh in final. On-form British prodigy Robson, who took Clijsters and Li Na scalps at US Open a few weeks ago, needed two sets [...] -
Stosur Ends Robson’s Fairytale Run in New York
Laura Robson’s fairytale run at the US Open came to an end on Sunday after playing defending US Open champion and 7th seed Samantha Stosur. The 18 year old lefty was in search of her 3rd straight upset and first ever quarterfinal berth in a grand slam tournament after defeating [...] -
Robson Continues Run, Downs 9th Seed Li in 3 Sets
The teenage sensation who ended Kim Clijster’s singles career continued her run by defeating the 9th seed and former French Open champion Li Na in 3 sets. Laura Robson of the UK had never made it past the 2nd round in a grand slam tournament until two days ago and [...] -
Robson forces 4 time Grand Slam Champion Clijsters into retirement
There was great happiness and lots of sadness on Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday, when the up and coming British eighteen year old, Laura Robson, took out one of her idols, Kim Clijsters in straight sets 7-6 (4) 7-6 (5) to make it to the third round of the 2012 [...]
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