Laura Robson

GAMEOVER · Pro player

RE: Laura Robson

JonH comes home · Tennis legend

GAMEOVER wrote:
Read on teletext this morning that Laura has confirmed her retirement from tennis .

the shocking news here - is that you still get teletext!!!

Seriously, no real surprise but all the best to her moving forwards.

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

Such high hopes for her, but her body obviously disagreed. No surprise to me either.

She seems to be a talented commentator, and I can see that insight being useful as a coach. Best of luck to her, and onwards with the next batch (to quote Gremlins).

GAMEOVER · Pro player

JonH comes home wrote:
GAMEOVER wrote:
Read on teletext this morning that Laura has confirmed her retirement from tennis .
the shocking news here - is that you still get teletext!!!

Seriously, no real surprise but all the best to her moving forwards.

I am a bit of a dinosaur you know.

Jan · Hall of fame

Exactly. No great surprise. All the best to Laura for the future!
(I read teletext too biggrin )

jb288 · Satellite level

Ah, a shame, but she is a top notch commentator and would be an excellent consultant if not a coach for our up and coming players.

scottie1 · Futures level

Sad about Laura she was in Glasgow a few years ago attempting a comeback but on the day she was due to play she withdrew with a hip problem.
She seemed much taller than I thought she was.
I was gutted really hoped I could see her play.

wolf · Tennis legend

I saw her reach the semis of a 75K in Shrewsbury when she was just 14. Such effortless ball striking, pure timing. Big shame she never achieved her potential.

brittak · Pro player

Ive stopped posting on here but have come on to wish Laura well in whatever the future holds.

One of my favourites over the last ten years (and for others - lets not forget she came 4th in my British players post 1968 poll back in lockdown!!!), I always followed her matches when she was able to play. Sadly she wasnt able to fulfill her true potential which is such a shame but I am sure that now she has made her decision official, she can really focus on the future.

Like many, I am impressed by her commentary skills and insights and she will do well. I am not sure that she would like the lifestyle of being a full time coach but there must be room for her to advise and help some of our younger players and yes including Emma if they thought that would be an option.

All the very best Laura.

Strongbow · All-time great

brittak wrote:

All the very best Laura.

Peter too · Tennis legend

Laura has finally decided to call it a day and has announced her retirement from tennis. She lit a light that blazed brightly for a while, promising so much and very nearly achieved it but her body could not take the endless stress. She had several operations but never really recovered her form.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/61410385

-- Edited by Peter too on Tuesday 17th of May 2022 01:44:40 AM

markymc1983 · Club Coach

Gutted for Laura. I have to say she is fast becoming my favourite commentator

brittak · Pro player

Laura is playing a series of mixed matches at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic Exho at the Hurlingham Club the weekend before Wimbledon.

dodrade · Satellite level

brittak wrote:
Laura is playing a series of mixed matches at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic Exho at the Hurlingham Club the weekend before Wimbledon.

Having second thoughts?

Lambda · Futures qualifying

Laura is the Assistant Tournament Director for the W100 in Shrewsbury in November and plans to get involved in tournament organisation as part of her post playing career.

She'll be hosting an "evening with..." event on 2 November reflecting on her career, injuries, state of British tennis, new career in the media and her plans to get involved in tournament organisation.

an evening with Laura Robson