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Former British number one Laura Robson given Wimbledon wildcard

Former British number one Laura Robson is given a wildcard entry to Wimbledon after 17 months out due to injury.

Former British number one Laura Robson has been given a wildcard entry to Wimbledon.

Robson has suffered from serious injuries wrist and hamstring injuries over the last two years and returned to competitive tennis for the first time in 17 months yesterday.

She lost 6-0 6-1 to Daria Gavrilova at Eastbourne, but the tournament organisers have offered her entry to SW19.

The 21-year-old reached 27 in the world before injury struck after the 2014 Australian Open.

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Laura Robson reacts during her loss to Li Na at the US Open on August 30, 2013
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