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On this day in 2022: Teen champion Laura Robson announces retirement from tennis

Source: PA Archive

Laura Robson announced her retirement from tennis two years ago following three hip operations.

She was thrust into the spotlight aged 14 when she won the girls’ title at and she peaked in the top

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