Laura Robson may have come off second-best to American Sloane Stephens in the first instalment in what could become a real Grand Slam rivalry here yesterday, but as the British teenager leaves Melbourne, she will do so with renewed belief that soon she may be competing for these titles.
Laura Robson may have come off second-best to American Sloane Stephens in the first instalment in what could become a real Grand Slam rivalry here yesterday, but as the British teenager leaves Melbourne, she will do so with renewed belief that soon she may be competing for these titles.
Laura Robson leaves the court after her defeat yesterday Photograph: Getty
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Simon Cambers
If that seems a bit outlandish given her 7-5, 6-3 defeat came in the third round of the Australian Open, it is worth remembering that this time last year she was well beaten at the first hurdle by Jelena Jankovic and was ranked down at No 134.
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