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Hardly a soul in the stands.
4-1 laura, playing well, once she moves her feet, and concentrates on her serve
and she'll serve for it at 5-1, double break up
failed at first attempt, still 2-5, might break venus as she did in the first set
Wey-hey - Laura wins 6-3, 6-2 in trying conditions . Well done:clap::clap::yahoo::yahoo:
and she does, laura 6-3, 6-2, needed 3 match points to nail it on deuce on venus' serve
Well done Laura :clap:
British Eurosport have said they will show Laura's next round live on TV whatever time she plays.
bring on serena! guess she'll have to uphold the honour of the family? laura's just playing for ranking points towards paris?
and inglot + marray beat the lanky lads, isner and querrey, 7-5, 6-7(8) 12-10
supergran
13-05-2013, 15:41
Well done Laura!!!:GBflag:
Well done Laura although I fear Serena will be a different story.
Laura is playing the night match against Serena Williams on Tuesday - not before 8.00 pm UK time and most likely on British Eurosport 2.
JAMES4578
13-05-2013, 18:53
A most convincing win,well done! Really pleased for Laura as whilst Venus is not the same force with all her experience she's still be a tough opponent for upcoming players. Obviously Serena is a class above but whilst it is a tough ask to get close let's hope Laura performs as well as she can on the day and is not too overawed.
scrapaddict
13-05-2013, 19:04
Very well done to Laura - she seems to have got her mojo back!
banskogirl
13-05-2013, 21:24
Great win Laura! :)
DaveArneRiise
13-05-2013, 22:25
Great stuff, double fault count still rather high. knit picking there to be frank. Stunning win all the same. Well done Laura. She has had some stunning wins on clay.
david1610
13-05-2013, 23:06
She is playing the number 1 player. Wonderful experience.
C'mon Laura!
Well Done Laura - Good Luck against Serena will be good experience.
Solid win by Laura!!! Comprehensive victory too even if Venus struggling
Bring on a win against serena and RG seeding... Easy peasy :p
Good luck to Laura for later today! Hopeto be able to catch a stream.
Well done Laura. :bravo:
Very best of luck against Serena. :yahoo:
Amazing stuff from Laura, as we are beginning to expect of her now!!
The double Williams whammy would be an epic achievement. Go Laura! :trophy:
david1610
14-05-2013, 14:16
I don't know - that Swiss guy called Roger is quite reasonable after all - polite of him to warm the crowd up tonight before the big match between Serena and Laura :)
Vamos Laura! :swingin:
She looks terrified :grouphug:
david1610
14-05-2013, 19:04
Not known for my fashion sense, I can report Laura is wearing what she wore in Estoril - is that some designer fashion thing - with the cuts in the side?
C'mon Laura. One sister down one more to go!
It's a bit strange. It would be much better if the skirt was the same all the way round, rather than with that white bit at the front - makes it look a bit like a maid's uniform.
JAMES4578
14-05-2013, 19:10
Come on Laura,hopefully she can give a good account of herself and Serena is not quite in top form .
The best possible start for Laura! :cheer:
Great start for Laura 1-0
david1610
14-05-2013, 19:16
Laura breaks.... Now
(a) Carrying on from where Sloane left off, Laura and her establish the new tennis order
or
(b) Serena has started a bit slowly.
Come on Laura!
JAMES4578
14-05-2013, 19:20
Great start but unfortunately Serena takes her first bp, come on Laura!
Just joined the match. Come on Laura!
david1610
14-05-2013, 19:31
Just a minute. Serena stops a point thinking the ball is out. The umpire says it was good. So why do they reply the point? Favouritism to the no. 1!
yes I didn't understand that - surely it's like getting a hawkeye challenge wrong??
JAMES4578
14-05-2013, 19:39
Very questionable decision but Laura needs to move on as Serena now getting into her stride and dictating. At least an easy hold for 2-4 though. Tough for Laura now at 6-2, 1-0 down and really needs to hold now.
david1610
14-05-2013, 19:57
First set gone 2-6 but manages to hold serve in second 1-1.
david1610
14-05-2013, 20:24
Laura held to 2-2 and had a chance to break for 3-2 but Serena held, broke and held. Laura has done well here and played some good tennis. 2-5
C'mon Laura. Make her serve it out!
Well, another match ending on a DF... lots of UEs from Laura but... good experience and not disgraced.
Not looking good but what talent Laura has displayed. Improve that serve and the movement and she'll be unstoppable!
Awww, I don't think she managed to shake off the nerves :grouphug:
Some great play from Laura - but Serena isn't world number 1 for no reason!
Looked like Serena said something really nice at the net and Laura tried to brush it off nicely with true Brit reserve and self deprecation.
JAMES4578
14-05-2013, 20:37
Whilst not a bad performance Laura will feel she could have done better but will learn from the experience. She certainly had a few moments but didn't have the consistency and the serve was a bit of a weakness again. However, she obviously felt under pressure as Serena got into a groove.
laura played more aces and more winners than serena, but more dfs and more ues as well, what a shop window to attract a coach too.
laura played more aces and more winners than serena, but more dfs and more ues as well, what a shop window to attract a coach too.
Agree as am assuming that's complimentary.
Too bad for Laura , but Serena is a powerhouse to get thru
Sallydaisy
14-05-2013, 23:51
I'm sorry Laura lost but it was a huge ask to beat Williams sisters back to back and especially the younger Ms Williams who is playing some awesome tennis right now. I think/hope it'll have been a massive learning experience and I hope Laura isn't too disheartened by the scoreline because there are many more talented players who've failed to win that many games against Serena!
;)
david1610
15-05-2013, 07:02
Laura's interview afterwards http://www.wtatennis.com/videos/article/3179179/title/rome-robson-interview
Serena's
http://www.wtatennis.com/videos/article/3179153/title/rome-williams-interview
Some nice compliments about Laura.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22533961)- Laura Robson loses to Serena Williams in Italian Open
laura and lisa just lost first set 6(2)-7, looked as if they would lose to 0 at one point. just arrived so don't know earlier history
opponents are flavia penetta and svetlana kuznetsova, who are serving first this set
1-1, held to love or 15
KITKAT, elles serving at 2-1
alas, tictac, broken back, KP at 2-2
another kitkat, wonder if the first set was like this, elles at 3-2
(nisikori 1-5 down, won't stage a comeback like andy tho)
Harriet, do you know if there's a live stream for the match.....I can't find one. 'Robmond' up 4-2 in the 2nd.
wow, elles held serve, KP coming in at 2-4
Harriet, do you know if there's a live stream for the match.....I can't find one. 'Robmond' up 4-2 in the 2nd.
no, haven't looked they may be on an untv court, court 6
elles hold, KP AT 3-5, kitkat please!
KP win after 40/40 point, elles for the set now at 5-4
elles win second set, 6-4, TB10 to decide
TB10 to come,
KP serve first
0-1, mb elles!
0-2, 0-3
0-4, mb elles! 0-5 mb elles!
0-6, change ends
1-6, rats lost one mb
2-6, 3-6
4-6, rats! 4-7, still one mb ahead
4-8, another mb, change ends, KP serving 5-8,
6-8, rats, 6-9
7-9,
elles win!!!6-7(2), 6-4, 10-7
brilliant!! :cheer::cheer:
david1610
15-05-2013, 18:09
After Andy's back problems, at least some good news today!
Yay! Needed something to cheer about.
JAMES4578
15-05-2013, 18:49
Great news even if tight at the end,well done Laura and Lisa!:swingin::swingin::clap:
Well done Laura and Lisa. :bravo:
on thursday they play on court 1, dubs all day there. the elles are fourth match, in a session that starts 'not before 12.30'.
they play Dominika Cibulkova (SVK) and Monica Niculescu (ROU)
serena just beat dominika cibulkova quite easily, 6-0, 6-1, took an hour 6mins
the elles names are up, on court 2
living dangerously, NC serving at 5-4, first set
first set lost, elles serve first in second
oops, broken again, serving at 1-3
now serving at 3-5, held that
so NC at 5-4
and the elles have lost in straight sets 4-6, 4-6
supergran
17-05-2013, 15:11
:sad::sad:
david1610
18-05-2013, 11:37
Here's hoping for a reasonable draw at the French Open.
Steven @GBtennis 1m
A good Laura day in the new WTA rankings - @laurarobson5 up 4 to a new career high 35 & biggest GB riser @lauradeigman93 up 92 to new CH 905
david1610
20-05-2013, 20:54
Steven @GBtennis 1m
Wonder if there are any walking wounded or likely withdrawals from RG ranked above Laura... three places away from a seeding... do not wish any injury or bad luck on any player but if by chance three were already injured...
david1610
22-05-2013, 22:30
Just checked... Laura is 51 points away from being ranked 32 jointly, or 52......
JAMES4578
29-05-2013, 18:55
Unfortunately Laura has pulled out the doubles (http://web.orange.co.uk/article/sports/robson_pulls_out_of_doubles)with Lisa Raymond due to back pain.
JAMES4578
30-05-2013, 06:41
Whilst it's very disappointing I suppose in the circumstances for the best,it may have affected Laura in the singles match.
Eek - I hope she's not following in Andy's footsteps.
greatunclebulgaria
04-06-2013, 20:16
Breaking news Laura is going to work with Miles over the grass court season interesting
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/22776562
david1610
04-06-2013, 21:33
Maybe indeed following in Andy's footsteps, but not quite in the way you meant Pabbers :)
PS I think that could be very good for her. Reading between the lines she did not respond well to a "sergeant major" type coach and perhaps a gentler Miles, and of course the experience he brings, plus the overlapping of their tennis worlds, might be very good indeed for her. As long as somebody sorts the second serve out at some point!
As long as somebody sorts the second serve out at some point!
Certainly for match point ;)
Wimbledon Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzjlkXuKGUk&feature=youtu.be&a) - Laura Robson talks Wimbledon, Instagram, dinner parties and... strawberries and cream
traveller7
18-06-2013, 15:28
Laura has just won her 1st round 6-3 6-2
Still needs to sort her double faults out!
patmoren
18-06-2013, 15:44
Laura served much better today with several aces and very few double faults. Were we watching the same match Traveller 7.
Awesome stuff! Does anybody know how well Laura needs to do at Eastbourne to get enough ranking points to be seeded at Wimbledon?? Would be awesome to have a Brit seeded in the Women's singles draw :big grin:
traveller7
18-06-2013, 15:57
Laura served much better today with several aces and very few double faults. Were we watching the same match Traveller 7.e
Yes it wasnt as bad only 3 this match!
JAMES4578
18-06-2013, 19:11
Glad it was a comfortable win for Laura, well done! obviously the serve has been an issue but don't think 3 doubles a problem if they're not at crucial times. It is Wozniacki next and let's hope Laura performs better than she did in Paris as Caroline still seems vulnerable. Seedings for Wimbledon are announced tomorrow so unfortunately Eastbourne won't affect the rankings they are based on. It is still a commitee for the women's event but they tend to make very few changes.
david1610
18-06-2013, 19:56
I just remembered - having TennisTV (for those who also have it) I am now watching Laura's match on catch up! :)
PS I suppose one of the main priorities this year is to get into the top 30 and ensure those future seedings. And Miles and Laura sorting out the serve, then vroom... away she goes!
Glad it was a comfortable win for Laura, well done! obviously the serve has been an issue but don't think 3 doubles a problem if they're not at crucial times. It is Wozniacki next and let's hope Laura performs better than she did in Paris as Caroline still seems vulnerable. Seedings for Wimbledon are announced tomorrow so unfortunately Eastbourne won't affect the rankings they are based on. It is still a commitee for the women's event but they tend to make very few changes.
Ah ok, shame Laura won't be seeded, I know it was one of her aims this year. But there's always the USO and next years Wimby :)
david1610
18-06-2013, 20:31
Ah ok, shame Laura won't be seeded, I know it was one of her aims this year. But there's always the USO and next years Wimby :)
It still can be by the end of the year (or a good run before the USO though I suspect she will have more points to defend in the second half of the year)
It still can be by the end of the year (or a good run before the USO though I suspect she will have more points to defend in the second half of the year)
Yeah, although I thought Women's rankings were done differently so not yearly as in the Men's? Although I could be wrong here, I've never really understood the Women's ranking system and can't get my head around why they don't use the same system as the Men's .
JAMES4578
18-06-2013, 21:18
Yeah, although I thought Women's rankings were done differently so not yearly as in the Men's? Although I could be wrong here, I've never really understood the Women's ranking system and can't get my head around why they don't use the same system as the Men's .
The women's rankings are compiled on a 52 week basis too,over a maximum of 16 events.
traveller7
19-06-2013, 15:17
Lauras game against Wozi has begun and she is holding serve and doing well
david1610
19-06-2013, 15:58
Lost first set and 3-2 on serve in second. Cannot watch at the moment. Any more feedback on how it is going?
traveller7
19-06-2013, 15:59
Well her first game in 2nd set was broken so Woz was 2-0 up but Laura got it back so on serve, she is playing well.
traveller7
19-06-2013, 16:25
Unfortunately she lost in straight sets but did herself proud serving and shots were good.
david1610
19-06-2013, 16:32
From the stats, a game of relatively few BPs, with Carolina saving most of hers.
JAMES4578
19-06-2013, 16:55
Seems a step up from Laura's performance against Caro at the French but pity she couldn't make the breakthrough in either set.
I just remembered - having TennisTV (for those who also have it) I am now watching Laura's match on catch up! :)
I didn't realise Eastbourne was on TennisTV!
. . . but having checked, it's only the WTA matches and not the ATP matches :sad: Annoyingly, they list the matches I could watch if I were not in the UK! Would have like to watch Lopez v Monaco!
RoastLamb
19-06-2013, 21:07
Yes, I'm watching Laura's match right now and I watched Milos earlier. Great having the catch up feature.
david1610
20-06-2013, 00:39
I didn't realise Eastbourne was on TennisTV!
. . . but having checked, it's only the WTA matches and not the ATP matches :sad: Annoyingly, they list the matches I could watch if I were not in the UK! Would have like to watch Lopez v Monaco!
Sorry, forgot to remove my "abroad" perspective....
Great tournament so far from Laura
This cracked me up so much! BBC interview (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23105995) with Laura about Harry Styles tweeting her!
British Tennis @BritishTennis 1m
Laura will now move into the WTA top 30 in the next rankings. First British woman there since Jo Durie in April 1987. #BritWatch #Wimbledon
Chris Goldsmith @TheTennisTalker 2m
Laura Robson now up to 25th in WTA rankings provisionally
dewster99
29-06-2013, 15:20
wish they'd stop asking about the twitter thing, she doesn't give a monkeys
well,didn't she do well! after that first set to come back when erakovic served for the match, and then to hold her nerve and serve for the match in her turn in set 3. top tennis, top player
Well according to this excellent page, as it stands she would be WR25 right now, maybe 31 by the end of it if she doesn't win another match.
http://www.tennis4wta.com/Siralama/s1_50.html
I see that the Guardian have already described Laura Robson as a 'national treasure'.
Journalists really just can't help pressing the hyperbole button on their laptops, these days.
DrewZiph
30-06-2013, 12:53
Well according to this excellent page, as it stands she would be WR25 right now, maybe 31 by the end of it if she doesn't win another match.
http://www.tennis4wta.com/Siralama/s1_50.html
that is a great page.. thanks
david1610
01-07-2013, 02:11
I know this is also on the News thread, but the posts move by so quickly there that I think this deserves to be kept on Laura's thread as well!
http://www.scotsman.com/the-scotsman/sport/tennis/wimbledon-laura-robson-bids-to-outdo-andy-murray-1-2984171
supergran
01-07-2013, 12:41
Laura serving for set. Go Laura!!! 0-15
supergran
01-07-2013, 12:55
Laura 5-4 in tb
A hard match to watch being a Laura fan, she did pretty well, not loads of DFs, but far too many UEs surprisingly on her forehand, and Kanepi able to deal with alot of her power. Kanepi was just cool as a cucumber even when she was down. something I feel laura needs to learn as a certain Mr Murray is learning right now, compliments of Mr Lendl.
She was handed the last two matches, but we all knew Kanepi wouldn't blink too much - although it did take her about five match points to win.
I was watching the Serena match at the same time, and it was verry noticeable the difference in the amount of movement between the two matches. Laura's done well, but she's still got alot of work to do on that movement. I'm glad she's served well this tourney though. I was worried that the old demons would have got her in that area. Well done Miles!
Onwards for Laura then, I wonder whether she'll play the mixed? I only hope she can take all the positives out of this and do well in her run up to the USO.
Chris Goldsmith @TheTennisTalker 29m
Laura Robson will be ranked 27th in the WTA rankings next week @NeilHarmanTimes @alex_willis @BritishTennis
Fantastic achievement for Laura at 19. Remember when Nole was called Chokervic???? She's got lots of time and a long way to go in terms of mental maturity - strength in that department will come with experience. Her movement I'm sure will improve. Let's hope Jez Green has some more input there. I'd actually love to see Andy invite her to train with him in Miami - that would provide her with a challenge!
A great effort from Laura to make the fourth round after a somewhat disappointing few months. I hope this gives her the confidence and belief in herself so she can make a real push towards the top 10.
RoastLamb
01-07-2013, 23:47
Well the positives include all the ESPN crew inc. Chris Evert seeing top 10 potential in Laura AND future slam wins.
Anyone know whether Miles is going to become a more permanent fixture?
Anyone know whether Miles is going to become a more permanent fixture?
Think it's a trial period only at the moment.
Anyone know whether Miles is going to become a more permanent fixture?
I hope it will become permanent, I think they could do well together. But I guess trial period is best for the minute.
traveller7
02-07-2013, 12:40
He has obviously helped her serve, she played well yesterday just a few points here and there lost it was a tight match.
JAMES4578
02-07-2013, 20:20
I had court 1 ticket for 2nd Monday and so seen Laura's match and it was disappointing she could't come through here as she definitely seemed the better player for much of the first set but she just seemed to tighten up on the crucial points and Kanepi took advantage. one rather loose game at 5 all in the 2nd virtually decided and though Laura fought bravely in the tight final game ultimately she went down, I would say she got great support from the crowd though. obviously it was still a good run and whilst Laura was gutted hopefully on reflection she will see the positive strides she is making,though obviously still a work in progress.
david1610
03-07-2013, 00:21
I would have thought that Miles ticks so many boxes as a coach for Laura. He even has doubles coaching experience and that is something Laura should continue as much as she can.
I think she does not want the hard task master, but rather the quiet inspirer. I nearly wrote the tennis whisperer!
And Miles links to the UK and London, and Andy.
traveller7
03-07-2013, 09:03
I agree I think its a good match with improvements already
Chris Goldsmith @TheTennisTalker 7m
Laura Robson is already the 283rd highest career prize money earner in the history of the WTA tour with $1,002,556
david1610
24-07-2013, 02:37
Quote from Brad Gilbert:
"Of all the teenagers, I think Madison Keys is by far the best,” Gilbert said. “Of the other young ones I like Sloane Stephens and I like the Croatian girl, Donna Vekic. And I like Laura Robson as well. Those four have all got great futures. But when you’re 18, 19 you want to improve all aspects of your game. Nothing you do at 19 you can say you’re set with.”
david1610
29-07-2013, 20:27
This is really nice (copied from Laura's page) If you missed Laura on WTA Live just go to 48:15 to see her http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqKqqrQ5y5I&feature=youtu.be … pic.twitter.com/z05xw36594
Laura is playing
david1610
30-07-2013, 20:20
Laura on after Radwanska and Erakovic who are heading towards the end of the first set. No stream though... just ls.
Sallydaisy
30-07-2013, 21:01
So ... the Stadium court in Carlsbad, CA, a WTA Premier event, isn't televised.
But Court 2 at Washington DC, an ATP 500 combined is.
:facepalm:
david1610
30-07-2013, 21:41
So ... the Stadium court in Carlsbad, CA, a WTA Premier event, isn't televised.
But Court 2 at Washington DC, an ATP 500 combined is.
:facepalm:
And it is on Tennis TV but not the early rounds of course....
david1610
30-07-2013, 22:20
Laura and her opponent got to 2-2 but then Laura was broken and is now 2-4. Her first serve percentage has been dropping sharply as the first set has gone on. C'mon Laura!
Sallydaisy
31-07-2013, 00:13
1 set all, hope Laura can find a way to get the win in the 3rd set.
david1610
31-07-2013, 00:16
Laura broke to go 3-2 up in the third and was then 0-40 on her serve. Five points in a row! 4-1.
This match is 2:28 and seems to have been a real fight. Would love a double break!
Somebody was listening! 5-1. Nice boring service game please!
Not to be 5-2. C'mon Laura!
Yeah! Laura won 4-6 7-5 6-2 Two hours and forty minutes.
That victory against Morita is probably as important as some of the GS ones. Not in terms of points, but Morita on paper has had a much better WTA year than Laura in terms of grinding results out. Good win for Laura! She now plays Kvitova. She has earned the chance and more experience!
And, more importantly, points to try and keep that no. 32 ranking (or better) to get that seeding at the US Open!
PS Just seen that Laura is playing doubles with Lisa Raymond again! If she gets through Kops-Jones and Spears (3 seeds) and Hingis and Hantuchova get through their match, she will be playing somebody she probably never though she would be playing against!
Sallydaisy
31-07-2013, 00:22
Laura romps to a 5-1 lead in the 3rd set and is serving for the match.
Unfortunately, Morita has just broken her and will now serve at *2-5.
Sallydaisy
31-07-2013, 00:32
:bravo:
Laura breaks Morita to seal the win 4'6,7'5, 6'2.
Both the British girls had testing R1 matches; hope it stands them in good stead in the later rounds of their respective events this week.
Laura Robson is sticking with miles for the rest of the season :)
. RT @TennisReporters: Robson has also hired coach Miles Maclagan (who is in Calrsbad with her) for the rest of season says its going really well.
JAMES4578
31-07-2013, 06:15
Tough contest but Laura convincing in the 3rd, well done!
Laura Robson is sticking with miles for the rest of the season :)
Really glad to hear that, I've been trying to find out what's been going on with her to no avail. I think Miles was good for her at Wimby, let's see how it goes on. I heard some of her DFs were back though :-( which we attributed to him helping her with at Wimby.
Would be awesome if she can play against Hingis.
david1610
31-07-2013, 12:21
No rest for Laura. She is on at 11:00 Local (7:00 p.m. GMT) against Kvitova.
Then she has to come back two matches afterwards for her doubles match!
Hope she recovered after yesterday. Pity there will be no stream AFAIK
JAMES4578
31-07-2013, 12:25
Of course Laura's had successs ove Perta before, let's hope for a strong performance!
Hmm, match stats don't make good reading 9 DFs, and only 52% first serves. I thought she'd left her DF demons behind. Still a W is a W, and against a very good player, not to be sniffed at!
Laura Robson Ayumi Morita
Current Ranking 32 52
Country United Kingdom Japan
Service
Aces
8 5
Double Faults
9 4
First Serve %
58 / 112 (52%) 63 / 107 (59%)
First Serve Points Won
39 / 58 (67%) 41 / 63 (65%)
Second Service Points Won
25 / 54 (46%) 15 / 44 (34%)
Break Points Saved
9 / 13 (69%) 7 / 13 (54%)
Service Games Played
15 15
Return
1st Return Points Won
22 / 63 (35%) 19 / 58 (33%)
2nd Return Points Won
29 / 44 (66%) 29 / 54 (54%)
Break points Won
6 / 13 (46%) 4 / 13 (31%)
Return Games Played
15 15
Points
Total Service Points Won
64 / 112 (57%) 56 / 107 (52%)
Total Return Points Won
51 / 107 (48%) 48 / 112 (43%)
Total Points Won
115 104
themass15
31-07-2013, 17:06
Difficult match for Laura v Kvitova. Will need to play a lot better to have a chance.
david1610
31-07-2013, 18:31
5 DFs in first two service games! Laura trailing 1-3
Loses first set 1-6 no more DFs that set though.
One more in first service game but manages to hold.
Getting blasted 1-4 at the moment, hope she makes a game of it.
david1610
31-07-2013, 19:04
Second set she is broken for 1-2 but then breaks back to 2-2. At least she is making a match of it. C'mon Laura!
JAMES4578
31-07-2013, 19:20
Laura had chance for another break back but couldn' take it and now down 2-4 in 2nd, come on! Kvitova's had 10 aces compared to 3 for Laura and only a third of Robson's doubles. Unfortunately now 5-2 down with Petra to serve for it,a tough day!
david1610
31-07-2013, 19:23
She has broken her opponent twice though, and perhaps the most important thing today was not to be completely railroaded.
Another game or two would be nice though!
Not to be though, loses 1-6, 2-6
But that first win in the tournament was important - currently ranked 31 and so important to try and get a ranking for the US Open.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23511782)- Laura Robson & Heather Watson win hard-court season openers
JAMES4578
31-07-2013, 19:28
She has broken her opponent twice though, and perhaps the most important thing today was not to be completely railroaded.
Another game or two would be nice though!
Not to be as Laura collected only 3 games and obviously only held serve once which must be disappointing,though sure she will build on it in the weeks ahead. Certainly looks like Petra was in form though and didn't give much away this time!
RoastLamb
05-08-2013, 18:28
She's pulled out of Toronto with a wrist injury. So looking forward to seeing her play here. :sad:
JAMES4578
05-08-2013, 18:46
She's pulled out of Toronto with a wrist injury. So looking forward to seeing her play here. :sad:
oh so disappointing for Laura,though I suppose it's probably for the best.
david1610
05-08-2013, 23:57
Yes, poor Laura. Went to her site but there is no news how serious it is. She had a lot of "growth injuries" in the past and it had seemed she was through all that.
On a difference note, I had felt a bit mean to Laura about being happy she lost to Sloane Stephens in the AO and also was happy in a way she did not get beyond the round of 16 at Wimbledon.
This (badly written) article is why I had felt that .... http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1717642-ranking-the-10-most-overrated-players-in-tennis/page/3
it is called Ranking the 10 Most Overrated Players (US player heavy btw). Sloane Stephens is number 9!!!!
How dare they call a young developing player overrated! They are not celebrating her early success, but criticising her for not doing it consistently. She is a work in progress and this shows the spotlight Laura would have been under if she had done something sensational at the AO or Wimbledon this year.
I would rather Laura progress as she has been doing, come to everybody's attention, but do it "a round at a time" and when she has made the necessary progress, then get to the QFs, SFs Finals etc and have the consistent tennis to back it up. Otherwise she falls victim to this.
David - thanks for your thoughts on Laura. Couldn't agree more.:thumbup:
Shame for Laura to pick up a wrist injury so soon to the USO. Hope it is not serious and will heal up quickly.:sad:
patmoren
12-08-2013, 06:42
Laura is not playing Cincy, so looks as though the wrist problem is not resolved.
Do we know whether Laura will be fit for the USO?
patmoren
22-08-2013, 08:43
We presumably won't know until the draw comes out!
She's seeded 30 so I'm assuming she's playing...
She's playing, but has torn a sheath of summat in her wrist. still it's a GS. No high expectations though as she's had to have a cortisone injection.
BBC: US Open 2013: Laura Robson optimistic after wrist injury (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23821981)
Cortisone injections can be amazing - had one on my hip 18 months ago when I could hardly walk. The benefit was immediate and I continued to improve over a few weeks and was able to resume playing golf within 3 months (my choice to wait that long). So fingers crossed.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23821981)- US Open 2013: Laura Robson optimistic after wrist injury
Laura is first match on tomorrow. 11am local time. I think that's 4pm in the UK.
Really getting exited now, looking forward to the start of the USO. Good luck to all of our players and especially Laura at 16.00 BST!
david1610
26-08-2013, 10:20
I presume she has had medical clearance to play and she does not seem to have put too much pressure on herself, so hopefully it is a positive tournament for her! Good luck Laura!
traveller7
26-08-2013, 15:30
She did have a 2-0 lead but now 2-3 down loaing 3 games in row
Sounds like she's playing terribly, and so is her opponent. The crowd is for her which is helping. she's DFing loads and making alot of UEs. 4-3.
traveller7
26-08-2013, 15:38
Laura got serve back all square 4-4
JAMES4578
26-08-2013, 15:48
Pity Laura couldn't maintain the standard at the beginning but still in this set,however bit of an error strewn game gives Dominguez Lino chance to serve for the first, come on Robbo!
traveller7
26-08-2013, 15:54
5-5 very topsy turvey set
Terrible set 6 breaks of serve! Very low standard of tennis by both. 7 DFs for Robbo, 4 for Lino.
Dan's won his first set though, and seems to have settled into playing the WR 12.
JAMES4578
26-08-2013, 15:59
Not been a great set but wouldn't use the word "terrible" and Robson has only played 2 matches since Wimbledon, Laura was bps down again but has held for 6-5 and can hopefully step it up. Long game but Laura finally takes the 1st 7-5, come on!
traveller7
26-08-2013, 16:06
Laura won first set 75 not so terrible!
Phew 7-5. Hope the standard improves now, and they've both settled in.
Dan on serve in the second.
Robbo 2-0 up in the second, same as the first set....
traveller7
26-08-2013, 16:22
Now 3-0 up with 1 break hope she holds onto it this time make it easier on herself
david1610
26-08-2013, 16:26
Just got home. No picture from stream but I have Judy on commentary!!!!
traveller7
26-08-2013, 16:28
4-0 with 2 breaks doing well keep going Laura!
JAMES4578
26-08-2013, 16:29
The 2-0 game was a bit tricky but Laura certainly looking confident now at 4-0 up,great stuff!
traveller7
26-08-2013, 16:35
And bagels Lino to win in 2 sets bravo Laura!
themass15
26-08-2013, 16:36
Pretty easy in the end. Good start for Laura.
JAMES4578
26-08-2013, 16:37
First was tough but completely dominant with the bagel in the 2nd, well done Laura!:clap::clap:
Glad Robbo's though, and doesn't seem to be in any real trouble with her wrist. roll on R2.
well done Laura - a bit rusty maybe at the start, but looking good!
Hehehe Laura got a Bagal! :big grin:
Brilliant stuff!!
Well done Laura. I just caught the last few games but it was impressive stuff. :clap: :swingin: :GBflag:
Good job Laura. Watched this live on ESPN. I love that they are showing 5 courts together, so get a chance to watch some of the matches like this.
patmoren
26-08-2013, 18:51
Good win for Laura. I do wish she could get her serve sorted out, it used to be so good an now she seems to accept that she is going to get a lot of double faults.
Well done Laura - had to watch the recording this morning as big son came to see us yesterday.
Well done Laura, a good win - rusty start, but she came through really well. Onwards and upwards!
Laura's next match is second on Ct 11 tomorrow - early evening for us :thumbup:
Laura should be on soon - Baggy just won.
Let's go Laura! :GBflag:
warming up now - fleming/marray game into a third set - where can i post re this game?
traveller7
28-08-2013, 16:59
play suspended!? why?
rain
warming up now - fleming/marray game into a third set - where can i post re this game?
there's a doubles thread:
http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?2146-US-Open-2013-Doubles&p=154208#post154208
david1610
28-08-2013, 19:25
The dryers went off the court some time ago, according to what I can see on my stream and the ball girls and boys seem to be waiting around so hopefully action soon!
But... some people till seem to be using umbrellas - but very few so presumably not raining very much.
And now covers coming off the TV cameras!
And they've gone back...
Off to bed.
Good luck Laura - keep the flag flying! :GBflag:
Players finished warming up. Go Laura!!
supergran
28-08-2013, 21:39
Hello everyone...play just started. Go Laura!!
hfwardhouse
28-08-2013, 21:43
Yay. Judy is commentating!!
david1610
28-08-2013, 21:46
This girl looks tricky. Need to get her out of her rhythm! C'mon Laura!
david1610
28-08-2013, 21:55
Mmm. Better get a break before this girl gets more confident me feels. She could cause a lot of problems so I hope Laura can assert her authority through her power! C'mon Laura!
Cancel that though - the girl is serving really well. Just hold Laura and wait for a weaker service game on Garcia's part.
RoastLamb
28-08-2013, 22:12
Yuck. My livestream is useless.
david1610
28-08-2013, 22:18
First set 6-4 Laura!
Sallydaisy
28-08-2013, 22:18
First set to Laura 6'4!
:dance:
Now she is having a MTO ... I've got a stream without commentary so don't know what it's for!
traveller7
28-08-2013, 22:22
Well done Laura keep it going!
Sallydaisy
28-08-2013, 22:25
Not many rallies in this match ...
... but another easy hold for Robbo and she's 2-1 on serve.
david1610
28-08-2013, 22:32
First set to Laura 6'4!
:dance:
Now she is having a MTO ... I've got a stream without commentary so don't know what it's for!
Sally, try http://lsh.streamhunter.eu/static/popups/16684504079060.html Judy on commentary!
david1610
28-08-2013, 23:01
Drat... Laura is broken ... Garcia to serve for the second set at 5-6. Only the second break of the match.
Laura breaks back! 6-6 TB.
Focus. Hold your serves. And take any chances. C'mon Laura!
(Gulp: Laura's TB record this season - 0/7.....) but...
Was 0-2 but Laura has won the last four points and turns round at 4-2. C'mon Laura!
DF 5-2 Laura.
Strong first serve from Laura return long.... 6-2
DF Laura (second of the match only) 6-3
Great point lovely volley from Garcia 6-4... This time please Laura!
Forehand down the line. 6-5. Laura to serve.
Great serve to the body... third round Laura! 6-4 7-6!!!
traveller7
28-08-2013, 23:09
Breaks back but is 0-2 down in tb
RoastLamb
28-08-2013, 23:11
Sally, try http://lsh.streamhunter.eu/static/popups/16684504079060.html Judy on commentary!
Great livestream - :thanks: No buffering.
Sallydaisy
28-08-2013, 23:11
Back on serve ...
Laura began this tb
*0-1
0-2*
1-2*
*2-2 c'mon Robbo!
*3-2 and a loud cheer from the Robbo supporters!
4-2* mini-break for Robson as Garcia hits long
Sallydaisy
28-08-2013, 23:15
5-2* and Laura has 2 serves for the match after Garcia DF's.
*6-2 and that's 4 match points ...
*6-3 hmmm, DF from Laura on match point
:doh:
6-4* Garcia good defence
6-5* and still a match point for Laura!
*7-5
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
Well done Laura, tough match but she made it through 6'4, 7'6(5).
traveller7
28-08-2013, 23:15
Hurrah well done Laura another brit win
RoastLamb
28-08-2013, 23:15
Well done Laura! :clap: :clap: :clap:
DaveArneRiise
28-08-2013, 23:15
Excellent win that. :boogie:
supergran
28-08-2013, 23:21
Great win for Laura.:GBflag::GBflag: She is in the 3rd round while the Men's defending champion has yet to hit a ball in the tournament.:grrr:
david1610
28-08-2013, 23:22
I think that was a very mature performance from Laura. Garcia served really well and it took Laura a while to get a read on the serve but Laura herself served and rallied very very well. I do not watch so much WTA but that seemed to be a high quality match.
Well done Laura!!!:thumbup:
It was pretty tense, I thought her wrist was going to give Garcia the mental edge, but glad to see Robbos' head is getting better, and she held strong. Nick was right though, she does need to be more aggressive and come in more when the opportunity arises.
david1610
29-08-2013, 01:27
It was pretty tense, I thought her wrist was going to give Garcia the mental edge, but glad to see Robbos' head is getting better, and she held strong. Nick was right though, she does need to be more aggressive and come in more when the opportunity arises.
Perhaps. In her interview she was pleased with her patience, and mentioned it would have been "suicidal" to try and hammer each shot given the regular rallying of Garcia.
She also went nearly two sets before a DF!
patmoren
29-08-2013, 03:44
Masterful match by Laura, maturing all the time now,
JAMES4578
29-08-2013, 06:17
It certainly was a tight 2setter but Laura stepped it up when it mattered for a good win and becoming a more skilful match player. of couuse it'll be a step with Li Na but let's hope Laura can at least do herself justice.
midday for the replay on sky sports 3
well done Laura!
Glad to hear that Laura served well.
Li Na will be tough.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23870148) - US Open 2013: Laura Robson beats Caroline Garcia in round two
Laura's presser - http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/interviews/2013-08-28/201308291377737257265.html
Well done Laura :thumbup:
Best of luck against Li Na. :swingin: :GBflag:
laura's on sky sports 3 now, replaying the garcia game
Well done Laura, great result. Keep up the good work, especially with the serves!
Well done Laura. I think they said Andy had said the Garcia girl could be a future #1 - can't see it myself.......
david1610
30-08-2013, 08:17
Here is an article from the New York Times that mentions that.. http://straightsets.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/early-match-between-teens-provides-glimpse-of-future/
I thought the regularity of Garcia's rallying and her ability to create angles set her apart from most other players. She has to learn to control her nerves deep in a set. First time I had seen her and I was worried for large parts of the match. Laura needed to be very mature to come through that.
Here is an article from the New York Times that mentions that.. http://straightsets.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/29/early-match-between-teens-provides-glimpse-of-future/
I thought the regularity of Garcia's rallying and her ability to create angles set her apart from most other players. She has to learn to control her nerves deep in a set. First time I had seen her and I was worried for large parts of the match. Laura needed to be very mature to come through that.
...and she was.
On 5LSX now.
Good luck, hope her wrist holds out.
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