Tag: Robson
Danielle Collins: Laura Robson explains why in-form American has put her health before tennis | Tennis News
Laura Robson has backed Danielle Collins’ decision to hang up her racket this year. The former Australian Open runner-up announced in January she would be quitting the sport in 2024 and that she hoped to start a family. Collins has enjoyed a career renaissance in the last month having overcame Elena Rybakina to win her…
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Laura Robson: Players are getting consulted last on big decisions about their schedule | Tennis News
As the WTA Finals head to Saudi Arabia concerns remain over how much thought is being given to the health and safety of the players and what input they have in the process. The women’s professional tennis tour announced a deal last week that will see prize money for this November’s tournament raised to $15.25m…
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Respected British tennis coach Alan Jones dies aged 75: Billie Jean King and Laura Robson pay tribute | Tennis News
Billie Jean King and Laura Robson have been among those to pay tribute after Alan Jones, one of the most respected coaches in British tennis, passed away at the age of 75 following a short illness. Jones coached for over half a century with players he worked with including Robson, Anne Keothavong, Elena Baltacha, Jo…
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Aberdeen sack manager Barry Robson after Tuesday’s draw with Dundee | Football News
Aberdeen have sacked manager Barry Robson. The Dons were held to a 1-1 draw by Dundee at Pittodrie on Tuesday night, meaning their hopes of matching last term’s third-place Scottish Premiership finish have been all but extinguished before January is out, with their form being patchy at best. Please use Chrome browser for a more…
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Laura Robson says Sky Sports tennis deal allows chance for game to grow in the UK | Tennis News
Laura Robson believes the new Sky Sports’ new tennis deal allows the chance for the game to grow in the UK as she discusses which players you should keep a close eye on in 2024. Sky Sports agreed a new five-year partnerships with the ATP and WTA to show all-year-round tennis starting next season last…
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Hibernian vs Aberdeen: Barry Robson urges Dons to take League Cup chance | Football News
Barry Robson urged his Aberdeen players not to be left with the same sort of cup regrets he has been carrying for the best part of a decade. Robson was in the Dons side which ended a 19-year trophy drought in March 2014 when they won the League Cup by beating Inverness in a penalty…
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US Open: Johanna Konta and Laura Robson back Katie Boulter to compete with the best
British No 1 Katie Boulter is growing in confidence and has the ability to compete with the very best at the US Open, according to Sky Sports Tennis analysts Johanna Konta and Laura Robson. Boulter and Burrage both impressed during the grass-court season but it was the 27-year-old from Leicester who shone brightest as she…
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