Laura Robson forced to retire from Eastbourne through injury
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| Venue: Eastbourne Dates: 19-25 June |
| Coverage: BBC Two and Red Button from Tuesday, 21 June |
Laura Robson has been forced to retire from her qualifying match against American Madison Brengle at Eastbourne because of a thigh injury.
The former British number one, 22, arrived on court with heavy strapping around her right leg and fell a set and a break behind before pulling out.
Robson is currently ranked 308 in the world after missing much of 2014 and 2015 with a wrist problem.
Her latest injury comes four days after she was awarded a Wimbledon wild card.
Robson won the junior Wimbledon title in 2008 and reached a career-high of 27 in the world rankings in July 2013 after making it through to the last 16 at the All England Club.
This year’s tournament starts on Monday, 27 June.
Meanwhile, Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki eased into the second round at Eastbourne with a 6-1 6-3 win over France’s Alize Cornet.
Wozniacki won the first set comprehensively and recovered from a break in the second set to clinch a comfortable victory.
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