Laura Robson

[david1610]

Laura serves first and is broken. C'mon Laura!

[harriet]

Laura finally holds serve, errors abound! ni la t 2-1

[supergran]

Settle down Laura and go for it!! Good luck!:GBflag::GBflag:

[harriet]

has laura finally arrived? lost first set 2-6, but a break up in second, and sticks it!
li naaa at 0-3

[harriet]

laura under pressure, (li naa putting 8 aces so far, laura putting less than half her first serve in)
laura broken, li naa at 2-3

[david1610]

3-3 crucial service game. C'mon Laura!

[david1610]

And now 4-4. C'mon Laura!

[harriet]

laura holds for 5-4, till over hitting and putting dfs, li naa playing very well, good combos and aces

[harriet]

alas, laura broken, li naa at 6-5

[RoastLamb]

Oy! Too bad. :sad:

[harriet]

laura dd not play well today, beaten 2-6, 5-7. her opponent played much better, and seemed much more up for it.

[Jan]

Missed the second set - at least Laura looks to have made more of a match of it.
Hope she can get her wrist properly better.

[Helen40]

I didn't get any real sense of how much the wrist was a factor, can any shed any light on it?

[Reef]

I didn't get any real sense of how much the wrist was a factor, can any shed any light on it?

Hard to tell and I doubt she will enlighten us in the presser. I think Li Na was more prepared this time and Laura had much more to lose than a year ago which possibly made her more nervous?

[david1610]

Oh well, not to be today though all these matches build up experience I suppose ...

[Jan]

I did see some of the match, and Laura appeared to make quite a lot of BH errors - possibly down to the wrist??

[JAMES4578]

Thought it would be tough ask with the preparation and pity Laura started slowly and couldn't quite capitalise on her lead early in the 2nd. However, credit for for the fightback and in the circumstances Laura can take the positives from the week and build on it. Just hope the wrist will be ok in due course.

[Genbrit]

Sad for Laura but she didn't seem to have much energy in this. Li Na did play well and was obviously pleased that she had managed to avenge last years defeat.

[ljs]

Laura did look a bit off , didnt realize she was injured

[david1610]

It is a sign of how far Laura has already come that she makes a third round, justifying her seeding, and it already seems almost routine.
Not quite enough in the tank to beat one of the world's best players today. But there will be other days!

[patmoren]

Laura was making more forehand errors than backhand, sending lots of them long so probably more of a tension thing than injury.

[pabbers]

Think the wind was a factor too.

[david1610]

Saw Laura's BBC interview and interesting that she was not happy with her performance and basically does not want to be as "lowly" ranked as 30 for much longer and that she also said how many things there are she can improve upon. Positive reaction all round in terms of moving forward.

[david1610]

Life moves on ... Laura playing in Guangzhou and seeded 3 where she won her first round against Jaksic a qualifier, Plays S. Zheng next, a WC, match after 6:00 p.m. local time (Joahanna Konta's match). Seven hours ahead. So 6:00 p.m. is presumably 11:00 a.m. so Laura on about 13:00 tomorrow.

PS This is the tournament where Laura was beaten in the final last year 6-4 in the third, so defending 200 points..

[david1610]

Laura won 6-3 7-6 into QF as is, for the first time Johanna Konta!

[Helen40]

Not the greatest finish for Laura today, but got the W which I guess is what counts. It's so nice to see we have two Brits in the QF, both with potentially winable matches. Good luck both!

[Helen40]

Joko up first at around 08.00, followed by Robbo. Both on Centre, presumably because they're playing Chinese players.

[david1610]

Laura lost to Morita, first round in Japan. straight sets.

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing going down in straights,though first could have gone either way and up against a home favourite-hopefully Laura will be back on track soon though.

[cazza99]

Metro (http://metro.co.uk/2013/09/25/caroline-wozniacki-and-laura-robson-get-up-to-high-jinx-on-wta-tour-in-japan-4109216/) - Caroline Wozniacki and Laura Robson get up to high jinx on WTA tour in Japan


Caroline Wozniacki ‏@CaroWozniacki 12h

This is what happens when you get a little bored.. #photobombing @laurarobson5 lol! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BU_cSRkCYAA5eK4.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BU_cSRkCYAA5eK4.jpg
picture from twitter

[Helen40]

She only seems to do well in the GS's, when another Brit is doing well or when she's just lost/gotten another coach. I'm hoping that now the other teenagers (worldwide) are passing her, it'll help her mentally.

[david1610]

She only seems to do well in the GS's, when another Brit is doing well or when she's just lost/gotten another coach. I'm hoping that now the other teenagers (worldwide) are passing her, it'll help her mentally.
Mmm... I will still give her until next year before starting to judge her more critically. Still think she is putting the extra bits of her game together (second serve solidity, movement, choice of stroke in terms of attach v. defence.
I also would like more consistency but there does seem to be a lot more inconsistency on the WTA than the ATP and I would rather she was good in the Slams than the other way round. It certainly helps the rankings and I am STILL glad she is not ranked as high as, say, Sloane Stephens - it would be too much too soon.

[david1610]

Laura won her first round match in the China Open 7-6 4-6 6-1 in two hours and 11 minutes. The stats suggest a tough first set (she saved four break points).
Only three doubles the whole match and two in the first. Seems like she broke her down in the end.
Beat Klara Zakopalova, ranked 33 who was ranked 20 in April. Seems to be a very good result for Laura.
Players a top ten player, Kerber, next.

[JAMES4578]

A tough one but Laura was decisive in the decider against a quality oppponent, well done! Kerber definitely a step up and she reached the Tokyo final but hopefully if Laura in top form she can at least test her.

[Helen40]

Mmm... I will still give her until next year before starting to judge her more critically. Still think she is putting the extra bits of her game together (second serve solidity, movement, choice of stroke in terms of attach v. defence.
I also would like more consistency but there does seem to be a lot more inconsistency on the WTA than the ATP and I would rather she was good in the Slams than the other way round. It certainly helps the rankings and I am STILL glad she is not ranked as high as, say, Sloane Stephens - it would be too much too soon.
I would have called it an observation rather than a criticism.

I'm a great supporter of hers and have been following her avidly since she won Junior Wimby. In the last year or so, that does seem to have been her pattern, and I believe alot of it is now between the ears - although, I do think concentrating training on movement so she can get in a good position to strike the ball well would help.

[david1610]

Laura lost to Kerber 1-6 2-6. She only held serve once out of 8 attempts :(

[Alis]

The score line makes the match look much more one-sided than it actually was. Laura played very well in parts and broke Kerber's serve on at least two occasions. Unfortunately,she just couldn't sustain it. She really didn't look well, was coughing and spluttering all the way through and, seemingly, is suffering from bronchitis.

[Jane]

Laura playing in Lexington challenger this week. She won the first set 6-0, but lost the second in a tb. It seems a long match as we are at 2hrs16mins, with Laura leading 1-0 in the third

[Helen40]

17 DFs so far!

[david1610]

17 DFs so far!
Think positively! :)

[Helen40]

Think positively! :)

Is 21 more positive? ;)

[roytennisfan]

Is 21 more positive? ;) Anyone know what the record is?

[Helen40]

Anyone know what the record is?

Te he, I just asked that on another board. I just hope she's not just broken it.

On the bright side, she's just won in 3hr 13mins against an UNR WC. On this form I don't give her much chance in FRQ where she plays someone with a ranking!

[Jane]

Well done Laura - I think!!! :flowers:

[JAMES4578]

Tough but Laura through in the end,well done. Certainly needs to step up though! However she did take Tara Moore 6-4 in the 3rd last week.

[Helen40]

Tough but Laura through in the end,well done. Certainly needs to step up though! However she did take Tara Moore 6-4 in the 3rd last week.

She did, and then Tara got bopped 1 and 2 I think by some lowly player in the next round - so more an indication of Tara not getting on well with hard court than Laura doing well unfortunately.

[david1610]

Is 21 more positive? ;)
You said previously you have always been a big supporter of hers.
What is the best way to help her in her current situation do you think?

[Helen40]

You said previously you have always been a big supporter of hers.
What is the best way to help her in her current situation do you think?

I'm still a big supporter of hers. Possibly why I get so disappointed/down on her when she doesn't live up to her potential.

I have no clue. She's tried the higher ranked comps and the low this year, and her game is the same ie UEs/DFs. I don't know whether it's just match practice (the level of opponent seems to make little difference to the stats)?
What I do remember from her first career is that when I had just about given up on her (not supporting her, but that she might actually achieve her potential). That she had her great run at the USO. So hopefully the same will happen again. I hope so.

[david1610]

I am not sure if she might need a sports psychologist or motivator or whatever. Perhaps the physiological problems have taken away so much natural fearlessness. I simply do not know. But it would be nice if she could find some kind of a "rock".

[Helen40]

I have certainly thought that it would do Laura the world of good to work with someone like the guy who's helped Jo move on leaps and bounds. However, Laura must have thought of that, so again it leaves me clueless. :-(

[Jane]

Laura has just won the first set in a tb

[Jane]

She lost the second set 3-6 :sad:

[JAMES4578]

Going against Laura at the moment as she goes down break in 3rd but holds for 1-2, come on! Unfortunately couldn't recover and loses 3rd 6-4,pretty disappointing though with other matches not totally surprising. Katy Dunne also lost from a set up.

[Jane]

She lost the third set 4-6 - such a shame - she must be getting so disheartened :sad:

[Teresa]

She is still only 22 isn't she? She can perhaps afford a bit more time, then if things still don't start going in the right direction, surely coaching will be the way forward for her?

[Sallydaisy]

She lost the third set 4-6 - such a shame - she must be getting so disheartened :sad:
All is not lost ...

Steven ‏@GBtennis (https://twitter.com/GBtennis) 3h3 hours ago (https://twitter.com/GBtennis/status/757987732383825920) Lexington 50K: I'm reliably informed that Laura, Katy and Emily have all got lucky loser places - revised draw not up on the site yet though

[anor]

Laura v Katy (Dunne) in 1st Rd revised draw.

[Teresa]

Laura lost in straight sets to Katy Dunne. Depressing. She seems to have lost whatever it was that made her so good. She doesn't seem to be going in the right direction. I feel for her.

[themass15]

Is it confidence or something else?

[roytennisfan]

DavidLaw Retweeted
Steven ‏@GBtennis 10m10 minutes ago
Landisville 25K R1: @laurarobson5 improves in every set to beat Ksenia Lykina RUS WR 212 (CH 171 in 2010) from a set down 3-6 7-6(4) 6-1 :-)

[JAMES4578]

Certainly Seems Laura got going in the decider, well done!

[pabbers]

Well done Laura!

[Helen40]

I'm still a big supporter of hers. Possibly why I get so disappointed/down on her when she doesn't live up to her potential.

I have no clue. She's tried the higher ranked comps and the low this year, and her game is the same ie UEs/DFs. I don't know whether it's just match practice (the level of opponent seems to make little difference to the stats)?
What I do remember from her first career is that when I had just about given up on her (not supporting her, but that she might actually achieve her potential). That she had her great run at the USO. So hopefully the same will happen again. I hope so.

Well I had given up on her, and now she's won three matches back to back this week in a 25k (admittedly only 'winning' yesterday because Tara retired due to heat exhaustion.)
Only two DFs in the whole match today, and playing much better. Go Laura!

Robson, Laura bt Mestach, An Sophie (BEL) WR 209

6-3, 6-0
Match time: 1h 39min

[JAMES4578]

That seems a much more confident performance, well done Laura! From scoreline seemed Laura was a least competitive with Tara Moore,though depends when the heat started to affect her-Tara was taken to hospital but hopefully ok.

[Helen40]

Apparently they both started really badly in the first set, then both started to play really well before Tara keeled over and was taken off on a guerney and they suspended play for everyone due to the heat.

[Helen40]

Laura's won her forth match in a row to get to the final. OK it's only a 25k, but more than I expected at the start of the week :)

I'm hoping that this will be the real start of her comeback.

[JAMES4578]

Still definitely a positive, well done Laura!

[Teresa]

Really pleased to hear this. Is this the maximum number of games she has won on the trot since getting injured?

[pabbers]

Has to be good news. It's a confidence booster as much as match practice.

[Helen40]

Really pleased to hear this. Is this the maximum number of games she has won on the trot since getting injured?

I think that it is. Add to that she's in the dubs final with Freya too, so a confidence boosting week all in all.

She's already up from 283 to 261 in LR this week, a win today would mean 247-248.

The only down side is that there are no more tournaments at that level Stateside so she's going to lose that new found momentum. Somehow I can't see her getting a QWC into
Cincy.

[Jane]

Wishing Laura all the best of luck :thumbup:

[Helen40]

Laura's won her singles 6-0, 6-0 in just under and hour.

Well done, a good week's work.

[lovetennis]

So pleased for Laura. Hope she can use her win as a springboard to more success

[roytennisfan]

Really pleased well done! I hope she can get a few more lower level tourneys to improve fitness and confidence

[JAMES4578]

Awesome win for Laura, well done! Opponent unranked but still had to deliver and will hopefully gain confidence from week.

[Helen40]

Up to 253 in LR in singles and, won the dubs too with Freya against WR 161 :)

[cazza99]

BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/37077290) - Laura Robson: Ex-British number one wins Koser Jewelers Challenge

[pabbers]

Great stuff....now, onwards and upwards!

[Helen40]

Laura's got a qualies WC for the USO. :)

I really hope that she can take her form from this last week into the USO and get herself a great run. She must have good memories to draw on.

[Helen40]

Latest on twitter from Laura.


Laura Robson @laurarobson5

✈️ --> NYC. Can't wait to see you @usopen ��
2:16 am - 18 Aug 2016

[Helen40]

Laura's got Su Jeong Jang of South Korea (WR 173, Age 21) in the first round of the USO.
It looks like a winnable match. Jang is up and coming, but hasn't come yet.

[Helen40]

Laura's due on court at about 22.00.

[roytennisfan]

Laura is on about 21.30 against Maria, good luck and into the main draw Laura

[Jan]

Yes, good luck Laura!
:GBflag:

[roytennisfan]

Laura just started and held serve 1-0

[roytennisfan]

Laura breaks for 4-2 but then loses her serve

[roytennisfan]

Laura wins first set in Tie break 7-6(5)

[Jan]

:phew:
Come on Laura!!

[JAMES4578]

Tight but Laura in lead, keep it going!

[lovetennis]

Come on Laura. Would love her to qualify, she's had such a tough time

[Jan]

Laura breaks *2-1

[roytennisfan]

Laura breaks for 2-1 Cmon Laura hold your serve

[Jan]

Quite a long time with no movement on the LS. Injury??

[Nessie]

Yes injury break but not sure for whom!

[roytennisfan]

Long break.. an injury timeout? Laura currently 71% on serves

[roytennisfan]

This match must surely be over, but no news on who is injured/has retired?
I'm wrong started again, don't see how they could allow so much time

[Jan]

Just re-started.

[david1610]

Fingers crossed nothing wrong!

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Laura bp saved

[roytennisfan]

Holds + news 3-1

Mike Dickson ‏@Mike_Dickson_DM 6m6 minutes ago Queens, NY
Laura Robson getting the momentum at 7-6 2-1 and now one of the longest timeouts in Christendom as Maria disappears. 12 minutes so far.

[Jan]

Holds for 3-1*.

[roytennisfan]

Laura makes it a double...break

[roytennisfan]

Holds 5-1

[roytennisfan]

2mp wins 6-1 5 on the bounce

[david1610]

And takes in 7-6 6-1 Well done Laura!

[Linda]

Hooray! :cheer:

[Jan]

:cheer::cheer:

[Teresa]

Hey up, could it be that she is finally on the way back. Anyone know who she gets in R1?

[pabbers]

Yessssss!!!!

[roytennisfan]

Not sure Naomi or Heather will fancy playing Laura in r1 if she's hitting form

[exislander]

:thumbup::cheer::cheer:

[Alis]

Well done Laura.

[greatunclebulgaria]

fantastic

[roytennisfan]

Laura makes it 8 Brits in the main draw

[JAMES4578]

A good win for Laura to reach the main draw and glad to see no problem closing the 2nd out, well done!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[pabbers]

Hopefully confidence will breed confidence. Let's hope she's on the comeback trail at last!

[roytennisfan]

Hopefully confidence will breed confidence. Let's hope she's on the comeback trail at last!

Yes let's hope, 8 wins on the trot really helps

[Pam]

Very well done Laura

Onwards and upwards.

[roytennisfan]

Not sure Naomi or Heather will fancy playing Laura in r1 if she's hitting form

Naomi drew Laura, a shame that

[emjay1970]

But at least guaranteed one of them will reach R2.

[Stell]

I heard Laura had made it through the qualifying rounds on radio five live, earlier. I hope it'll help her get more confidence. But, then to get Naomi Broady in the first round!!

[lovetennis]

So pleased Laura made it through qualies. To have a consistent run should do her confidence good. Shame she had to meet another Brit in R1 but at least it's not Serena

[roytennisfan]

Laura Robson had to cut her holiday short to qualify for the US Open...It lasted 6 hours.
http://bbc.in/2bQSky6

[Helen40]

Laura Robson had to cut her holiday short to qualify for the US Open...It lasted 6 hours.
http://bbc.in/2bQSky6

The beeb got it at last, it's been on the USO website for days.

www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2016-08-26/robson_earns_surprise_spot_in_main_draw.html

[WimbledonWestie]

I think the Beeb waited til their correspondents had arrived and interviewed laura before posting the full story.

[roytennisfan]

Laura and Namoni are third on court13 after Heather and Kohlschreiber v Mahut, possibly about 8-9pm?

[roytennisfan]

Laura wins the opening set 7-6

[Helen40]

And lost the second to 3..

For any of you who can't get a stream the match is on R5LSX now too.

[Nessie]

Shame Naomi complained about Laura's ball toss and then went off for a 10min break after winning set 2. Unsettled Laura.

[patlowe]

And lost the second to 3..

For any of you who can't get a stream the match is on R5LSX now too.
There is also live radio commentary comprehensively covering all play on the US Open Website and App. Heard Virginia Wade on there earlier!

[greatunclebulgaria]

maybe my opinion will be unpopular, and against any other opponent I would be willing Laura over the line

but for me it's like the LTA's darling against the outcast, so in this situation Broady every time

[WimbledonWestie]

There is also live radio commentary comprehensively covering all play on the US Open Website and App. Heard Virginia Wade on there earlier!

My bro and I been wondering where Virginia went, can't recall last time I heard or saw her. So she's resurfaced!

[roytennisfan]

Such a great match, shame Laura lost ...but on the positive side Naomi is through

[JerryD]

I am against these epic loo breaks anyway. When someone takes one I almost always find myself backing their opponent. Lol

[Jan]

Sad for Laura but pleased for Naomi.

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing from Laura in the end but two impressive returns from Broady put her under pressure. Still positive signs but really wanted her to win,credit to Naomi though.

[Helen40]

There is also live radio commentary comprehensively covering all play on the US Open Website and App. Heard Virginia Wade on there earlier!
I'm abit of a dinosaur, so have to rely on a old fashioned radio.

[Helen40]

I'm sad the match ended in the way it did ie with UEs and nerves deciding it instead of winners - on both sides, but more on Laura's. I was really hoping Laura was on an amazing comeback, but I'll just have to take a good one for now.

I'm happy we've got another Brit though though. I'd love to know why there was so much tension between them.

[roytennisfan]

Laura is playing the Las Vegas 50k event this week and should be on tomorrow v Jaksic

[roytennisfan]

Laura is playing Waco, TX 50k event, due to meet a qualifier in r1 but scheduled to meet top seed Crawford in r2, cmon Laura

[roytennisfan]

Laura is playing Buzarnescu at 4pm today in Waco

[Jane]

Play has started and Laura leads 2-0 and is serving

[Stell]

4 - 4.

[Stell]

Buzarnescu breaks Robson's serve. Now 4 - 5.

[Stell]

Buzarnescu wins the first set on her second set point.

[Jane]

Laura loses the first set 4-6 :(

[Jane]

Sadly, Laura loses the match - 4-6, 4-6:crying:

[Alis]

Oh dear! It's such a shame to see Laura struggling like this - I do hope she perseveres.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly disappointing,some promising signs leading up to the Us Open but setbacks since.

[Alis]

Does anyone know if Laura is still playing?

[Teresa]

No, she lost in singles and doubles QF). Don't know where she is playing next.

[Jan]

Laura has made it into Aussie Open Qualies, so that's where she'll be next!

[Alis]

Let's hope for a good run there - she could certainly do with it.

[Jan]

Sadly not to be.
Both Laura and Tara Moore lost in Q1.
:crying:

[Helen40]

Yeah, and sadly, she played like a muppet. Tara was up against it really, and did get a set, although her DFs also lost it for her in the end.

[sir coolerking]

Hard to know what the future is for her now. Very sad for someone with so much shot making ability. The wrist injury has obviously been a major problem, but I feel she has never resolved other key issues. - her serve and her mobility. I wonder if she is nearing retirement.

[JAMES4578]

Shame for Laura, disappointing if she was in poor form. Mobility obviously an issue and serve can be more a liability these days,however think confidence also a factor. Feel she really needs to make progress this season or it will be frustrating and difficult for her. Pity didn't work out for Tara either.

[Alis]

I agree. If she doesn't make significant progress this season, I can't see Laura continuing. Such a shame.

[RosieBear]

Poor Laura - the struggle continues. Personally can't see her retiring at 22 so long as she can make a decent living. A career in the sport she loves, even one full of frustrations, sure beats getting a regular job.

[WimbledonWestie]

I agree. If she doesn't make significant progress this season, I can't see Laura continuing. Such a shame.

That's exactly what I came on to say. A real pity, she was such an exciting talent.

[themass15]

So sad for Laura. A bit surprised we did not have any men in the qualifying though.

[Alis]

Poor Laura - the struggle continues. Personally can't see her retiring at 22 so long as she can make a decent living. A career in the sport she loves, even one full of frustrations, sure beats getting a regular job.

Maybe she'll look for a career as a pundit, a la Ms Croft - who, I believe, retired at an even younger age. I hope not though - at least not yet.

[Helen40]

So sad for Laura. A bit surprised we did not have any men in the qualifying though.That's because we have four men straight into the main draw - now I didn't think I'd be saying that four years ago! :)

[Alis]

Andy, Kyle and Dan - who's the fourth?

[-J-]

Andy, Kyle and Dan - who's the fourth?
bedene

[Alis]

Of course, how could I forget Aljaz? Anyone know why Liam Broady isn't in the qualifying?

[Jan]

A R1 win for Laura in an ITF tournament in France. She beat Cindy Burger (ranked 138) 6-4 6-4
(And yes, all the puns have been done over on bt.net!)

[roytennisfan]

Stuart Fraser ‏@stu_fraser 2h2 hours ago
More
Laura Robson brings 7-match losing streak (back to September) to an end with 6-4 6-4 win vs world No 238 Cindy Burger at $60k ITF in France.

He got it wrong she is #138 as Jan posted, let's hope she can turn it round and wins the next 7, awfully long time, go Laura

[Teresa]

Was pleased to see this flash up. Well done. Hopefully that gives her a bit of confidence.

[JAMES4578]

In the circumstances seems good win, well done Laura!

[banskogirl]

Good to hear :thumbup: well done Laura, not easy as I'm sure her confidence must be so low!

[Jan]

Laura won her R2 match - beat Quirine Lemoine (ranked 190) 6-4 6-0 :clap:

[themass15]

That's good to hear

[JAMES4578]

Convincing win,well done Laura!

[sir coolerking]

Today she plays Sadikovic (Ranking 188) who knocked out the number 1 seed (ranking 106) at about 2pm.

I can't help thinking this is what she should've been doing 6 months ago, start low, get her confidence back and move through the rankings. Her natural talent would be enough to beat most players at this level and it would help build fitness in the process.

[JAMES4578]

Today she plays Sadikovic (Ranking 188) who knocked out the number 1 seed (ranking 106) at about 2pm.

I can't help thinking this is what she should've been doing 6 months ago, start low, get her confidence back and move through the rankings. Her natural talent would be enough to beat most players at this level and it would help build fitness in the process.

Hopefully Laura wins again and gains some confidence,however Laura did play many ITF's last season but wasn't that successful in many (upon checking 14 of her 27 events).

[Jan]

Laura has just lost 7-6(5) 6-3
I can't comment, as I only saw the last 2 games.

[JAMES4578]

Disappointing but at Laura had a few wins.

[Jan]

Laura won her R1 in Grenoble today. She beat Deniz Khazaniuk 6-4 3-6 6-2
By all accounts a very topsy-turvey match with more breaks than holds!

[Jan]

Laura lost in R2 to Lemoine (who she beat last week) 6-2 6-2.

[JAMES4578]

Must say a disappointment,particularly with that scoreline.

[Jan]

Laura has won her R1 match in Japan - she beat Paula Kania 7-6(3) 6-1 :clap:

[Jan]

But sadly she couldn't keep it up and lost to Lee in R2 6-4 6-2 :crying:

[roytennisfan]

Laura beat Shinikova 6-1 3-6 6-3 in the itf80 Croissy today, plays Mestach next

[Jan]

Hooray! Well done Laura. And the next please!

[JAMES4578]

Seems good win for Laura, hopefully she can do well in the next round!

[Teresa]

Lost in straight sets to somebody ranked below her:-(

[Jan]

:sad:

[JAMES4578]

Following pattern of last event, bit disappointing.

[roytennisfan]

Laura won her opening round match in Japan itf 80k 6-2 6-3 against lykina

[Alis]

Great - let's hope it's the start of a better run.

[sir coolerking]

Looks like she's in the QF's with a 3 set win over a Chinese opponent. 6-7 (6) 6-0 6-2

She'll next play the Number 3 seed Zhu from China (Ranked 136).

[JAMES4578]

Good news, hopefully Laura can play well in the quarters!

[sir coolerking]

Lost 6-3 6-4.

[Jan]

:sad:

[roytennisfan]

She really needed those points as well, could have made Roland Garros qualifiers

[Alis]

Oh dear!

[roytennisfan]

Chris Goldsmith‏ @TheTennisTalker 4h4 hours ago
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Laura Robson will be a top 8 seed for the $60k ITF in Fukuoka next week. Good chance of more points. Boulter and Dunne also there

[JAMES4578]

Whilst disappointing at least Laura made some progress, hopefully more points in Fukuoka.

[Monica]

Similar issue as Andy - holding own serve - she broke her opponent at least once in each set.

[sir coolerking]

First round win today against a Japanese opponent, 6-1 6-4. Will next play Birrell, a 19 year old Aussie ranked 889!!

Boulter and Dunne play tomorrow.

[sir coolerking]

Boulter won (3rd set tiebreak), Dunne lost (thrashed 2 and 0).

[sir coolerking]

Straight sets wins for both Robson and Boulter and into the QF's.

Robson will play the No 1 seed Jang (139 rank)
Boulter plays Rybarikova (242)

[JAMES4578]

Glad for Laura and hopefully competitive against Jang! Good for Boulter too!

[Jan]

Good news! :clap:

[sir coolerking]

Laura retired when a set and 2-0 down. Boulter was thrashed.

[JAMES4578]

Pity for Laura, hopefully nothing too serious.

[roytennisfan]

Laura is down to play the 60k ITF in Kurume, plays against Kobori, hopefully she is ok and can win enough points to get into the RG qualifiers

[sir coolerking]

Won her first round match in straight sets and plays a qualifier next. Also into the second round are Dunne and Boulter who play each other.

[sir coolerking]

Easy win for Laura (1 and 3) and into the QF's to play the world 374. A great chance to go further. Boulter beat Dunne in 3 sets and now plays the number 1 seed.

[JAMES4578]

Glad it was comprehensive win for Laura and hopefully goes well in quarters! Good run for Boulter though now tough.

[Jan]

Well done Laura and Katie :clap:

[roytennisfan]

Another win for Laura will take her back into top200 and into Wimbledon qualifiers without needing a wc (but not RG where Heather and Naomi are both currently in Qualifiers)

[sir coolerking]

More good news from Japan where Laura made the semis with a 7-5 win in the decider. She'll now play a qualifier ranked 693 in the semis who beat the Number 2 seed. Meanwhile Boulter beat the Number 1 seed in 3 sets and now plays the world ranked 334 in another Anglo/Japanese semi. So the two Brits are the two highest ranked players left in the comp.

Laura now ranked 200 and could go into the 160's by winning the tournament.

[Jan]

Always good to have news of wins! :clap::clap:

[exislander]

That is great news!

[JAMES4578]

Looks like tight match but great for Laura and seems good draw in semis! A good win for Boulter!

[Alis]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Jan]

It will be Laura vs Katie in the final - both won their semis - Laura in 2, Katie in 3.
:cheer::cheer::GBflag:

[pabbers]

Yay!!!

[JAMES4578]

Fab for both, hoping Laura takes title mind you!

[Jan]

Laura beat Katie 6-3 6-4 :trophy:
And Katy Dunne + partner won the doubles!!!

[Alis]

Good news all round then!

[JAMES4578]

Great for Laura, well done! Good for Katie in doubles too!

[Stell]

Laura has risen from 218 to 169 in the rankings.

[sir coolerking]

Laura is now up to 169 in the rankings, making decent progress. Hopefully grab some more points on the grass courts and continue the rise to the top 100.

[karanga]

Well done Laura and Katie. :cheer: :cheer::trophy: :GBflag:

[themass15]

Unfortunately Laura lost in Surbiton this afternoon.

[Jan]

:sad:

[Stell]

Nice to see Laura get into Nottingham as a wildcard.

[Stell]

She plays Julia Boserup in the first round.

[Stell]

She's second on Centre Court today.

[Jan]

Laura lost the first set 6-4
Second set just underway.

[sir coolerking]

Certainly no doubt what the key stat is in this match. Robson has saved 0 from 3 break points, Boserup has saved 13 out of 14!!

This needs to change round fast if Laura is to avoid a straight sets defeat.

[Jan]

Laura lost 6-4 6-3 :sad:

[roytennisfan]

Laura doing better in the doubles with Jocelyn into the doubles Semi where they will meet Heather and McHale, so guarantees at least one Brit in the doubles final

[JAMES4578]

Didn't go too well for Laura in the singles but at least good run in the doubles with Jocelyn,will be some good news in semi either way .

[roytennisfan]

Laura is playing doubles at 1pm in Nottingham and scheduled to play qualifying singles in Birmingham, not before 3pm. If she and Jocelyn win the doubles Laura cannot compete in Birmingham.

[roytennisfan]

Laura and Jocelyn took the first set 6-3

[roytennisfan]

Heather and McHale take the second 6-3

[JAMES4578]

Think I'd rather Heather and McHale take it, so Laura can play in Birmingham.

[exislander]

Rae/Robson win - so can Laura play her singles as well?

[roytennisfan]

Rae/Robson win - so can Laura play her singles as well?

No ruled already she will not be allowed if she won doubles today

[JAMES4578]

A case of good and bad news,oh well hopefully gains confidence from the doubles!

[roytennisfan]

Laura lost her doubles but has been given a wc for ilkley

[roytennisfan]

Laura broken in opening service game but hold her second one for 1-2

[roytennisfan]

Laura a set down 4-6

[roytennisfan]

And broken again in opening game 0-2

[roytennisfan]

Broken again 1-4

[roytennisfan]

Laura is the first Brit out 4-6 2-6