British number one Robson to miss Wimbledon, French Open


  • Tennis
  • Friday, 18 Apr 2014

Laura Robson of Britain reacts during her women's singles match against Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium at the Australian Open 2014 tennis tournament in Melbourne January 13, 2014 file photo. REUTERS/Brandon Malone

(Reuters) - British women's number one Laura Robson will miss the French Open and Wimbledon after having surgery on her wrist, the 20-year-old announced on Thursday.

Robson, who has a world ranking of 64, has not played since losing in the Australian Open first round to Kirsten Flipkens and will travel to the United States for the operation.

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