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Laura Robson

Gbr
Residence: London, England
DOB: January 21, 1994
Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Weight:
Plays: Left-handed (two-handed backhand)
Status:
JANUARY - Fell in Australian Open qualifying.

FEBRUARY - Played on ITF Circuit.

MARCH - Played on ITF Circuit.

APRIL - Played on ITF Circuit.

MAY - Fell in Strasbourg qualifying.

JUNE - Reached 2r at Birmingham (as qualifier, l. to No.3 seed Wickmayer); fell 1r at 's-Hertogenbosch (as WC, l. to Cibulkova).
2008 - Played first events of career on ITF Circuit; played first Tour main draw at Luxembourg, falling 1r (as WC); won one singles title on ITF Circuit.

2009 - Fell 1r once (Wimbledon - Grand Slam main draw debut) and in Tour qualifying twice (incl. US Open).
SINGLES
Winner: 2008 - ITF/Sunderland 2-GBR.
Coached by Martijn Bok at the Mouratoglou academy ... Parents' names are Andrew and Kathy; has two siblings, Nick and Emily; has a Labrador named Ella ... Began playing tennis at age 6 when introduced by her parents at local club ... Favorite artists are Taylor Swift, Kings of Leon, Lady Gaga ... Favorite movie is The Notebook; favorite TV show is Glee ... Favorite books are the Twilight series; Favorite food is cereal ... Most memorable moment was meeting Michael Phelps; people most admired are Lance Armstrong, Michael Phelps ... Favorite city is NYC because "there is constant action going on, fab shopping and excellent restaurants everywhere!"
- Junior highlights include winning Wimbledon girls' singles title (at age 14).