(June 15, 2016) Radek Stepanek, Dustin Brown and Laura Robson are among the first Wimbledon main draw wild cards announced on Wednesday. Stepanek from the Czech Republic is a 2006 Wimbledon quarterfinalist. Germany's Brown, currently ranked at No. … [Read more...]
After 17 Months Laura Robson Makes her Return to the Court
(June 20, 2015) Former British No. 1 Laura Robson returned to the court after a 17-month absence due to a wrist injury. The 21-year-old who received a wild card was demolished 6-0, 6-1 in less than an hour by Russian Daria Gavrilova in the qualifying … [Read more...]
Round 4 Shock for Serena Williams at Wimbledon– Round up of the Centre Court Action
By Ros Satar (July 1, 2013) WIMBLEDON - As if last Wednesday was not enough fun for the tennis gods, they toyed with the seemingly natural order of things just a little more on Round 4 Monday. Possibly one of the best days usually on the … [Read more...]
Top Seeds Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams Ease into Wimbledon Round of 16
(June 29, 2013) Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams showed their dominance on the Centre Court of Wimbledon on Saturday, each with straight set victories to advance to the round of 16. Williams won 600th career match by demolishing … [Read more...]
Britain’s Laura Robson Ousts Tenth Seed Maria Kirilenko at Wimbledon
(June 25, 2013) Teenager Laura Robson became the first British woman to knock out a top ten player at Wimbledon since 1998 when she beat No. 10 Maria Kirilenko 6-3, 6-4 in the first round on Tuesday. The last time it happened it was Britain’s Sam … [Read more...]
Donna Vekic and Madison Keys head the youngsters’ Charge in Birmingham and Beyond
By Tumaini Carayol (June 13, 2013) BIRMINGHAM, UK - Women's Tennis Association - says who? It's the kids who are taking over the city of Birmingham. They're seemingly hiding behind every corner, popping out of every doorway, exploiting … [Read more...]
Heather Watson and Laura Robson Bite the Bullet in Birmingham
By Tumaini Carayol (June 12, 2013) BIRMINGHAM, UK - Kicking off the day's play on Wednesday at the AEGON Classic was the pride and joy of Britain, Heather Watson and Laura Robson, back to back. Considering the later slots are usually … [Read more...]
Wozniacki Ends Five-Match Skid with Win over Robson in Paris
By Ros Satar (May 27, 2013) PARIS - Caroline Wozniacki booked her place into the second round with a straight sets win over British No. 1 Laura Robson 6-3, 6-2. Despite having early round exits in the clay tournaments preceding … [Read more...]
Robson Upsets Radwanska in Madrid
By Tumaini Carayol (May 6, 2013) Though the smell of sun lotion still lingered permanently in the air, by the time Laura Robson and Agnieszka Radwanska shuffled onto the third biggest court in the Caja Magica, the sun that earlier shone down … [Read more...]
British Tennis is Completely Different From 10 Years Ago, Says Keothavong
By Barbara Galiza (March 2, 2013) FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil –With the recent successes of Andy Murray, Laura Robson and Heather Watson, it’s safe to say tennis in Britain is in a great phase. Londoner Anne Keothavong, professional since … [Read more...]