The Mail on Sunday has dedicated their front page to Laura Robson, Britain’s first Wimbledon singles champion for 24 years; “Glory Laura… What a smasher she is”. While the Independent on Sunday declares Laura “Britain’s new darling” and “Laura, Princess of Wimbledon”. The Observer and the People make mention of her looking to now topple champion Venus Williams.
Sunday, July 06, 2008
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Congratulations to Laura who has just won the Junior Girls title at Wimbledon. Aged 14, she beat the number 3 seed Noppawan Lertcheewakarn 6-3 3-6 6-1. This makes her the youngest winner since 1994 when Martina Hingis won and also means she will most likely get a Wildcard draw for the Women’s at Wimbledon in 2009.
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This website is dedicated to Laura Robson, a rising British tennis player. Originally from Australia, she moved to England at an early age and debuted on the ITP junior tour in 2007. A year later, aged 14, Laura Robson had one the Wimbledon Junior Girl's Championship.
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