Laura Robson - Tennis Player
HEAD TO HEAD
I think I can work on a bit of everything really. Something that I have done in the last couple of days is work on volleys and slices in preparation for the grass court season. You kind of have to reassess your game after every group of tournaments and see how things are progressing and improve the areas that you think need some attention.
Much gets made of your so called “rivalry” with Heather Watson. How would you describe the rivalry or relationship?
that I have nothing to lose which
my shots and play with a bit more freedom
which is a shame. Serena definitely is at optimum health and in good form and playing some great tennis so I think she’ll definitely be the one to watch out for when Wimbledon gets underway. Did I feel relieved? Well to be honest I didn’t even think about it!
You’ve managed to produce so many good results against seeded or highly ranked players in tournaments, is there something specific in your game or preparation that you think helps to produce these results?
allows me to play
that I go out there with an attitude
I think it’s just
Well it’s definitely a friendship more than anything as I’ve known Heather since I was 10. We get on very well and I think it’s a good thing we’re both playing well. We just want to be able to inspire more girls to into sport and that’s what we’ve been doing here today playing with some of the younger kids at this Wilson initiative.
Is there any particular match or victory that stands out in your mind
No I don’t think it’s something specific in my game, I think it’s just that I go out there with an attitude that I have nothing to lose which allows me to play my shots and play with a bit more freedom. Generally I think this approach seems to have paid off with some good victories.
You’ve made huge strides in terms of your WTA ranking over the last two years. Have you identified areas of your game you’ll need to improve on if you want to take a step up into the top 25 or even the top 10?
as the most satisfying? No it’s honestly too hard to pick one out of all the matches I’ve played in. They’re all unique and special in their own way and each is a new challenge that I enjoy taking part in.
What would you say is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been
given in your career so far? The most valuable piece of advice I’ve been given is from my parents who have always told me just to enjoy myself and try my best out on court. I think it’s important to love what you’re doing in order to make a success of it and that’s how I’ve always tried to approach my tennis.
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