Laura Robson stuns Kim Clijsters in US Open second round
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Laura Robson secured the biggest win of her career with a shock victory over former world number one Kim Clijsters in round two of the US Open.
Clijsters was hoping to mark her final event before retirement with a fifth major title and a fourth in New York, where she last lost in 2003.
But 18-year-old Robson overpowered the Belgian, 29, to win 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-5) in 126 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The British number three faces Chinese ninth seed Li Na in round three.
Na won the 2011 French Open but is unlikely to faze Robson after this incredible result.
"It was such a good atmosphere," said the Londoner. "I didn't have any expectations because she's so experienced.
"I've had so many tough matches against top players that I knew the level was there, I just had to keep it for the whole match.
"Kim has been such a great player for so many years and a role model for all the younger girls coming up."
Robson gave Maria Sharapova a scare at Wimbledon last year and went one step further against Clijsters.
The world number 89 attacked her 25th-ranked opponent throughout to secure a historic and richly deserved win.
"One of my biggest dreams came true in 2005, winning here," said Clijsters, the 23rd seed. "Every time I came back I was inspired.
"This completely feels like the perfect place to retire. I just wish it wasn't today but there was no doubt in my mind to pick a tournament to play my last singles match.
"Laura played extremely well. I fought and gave it my all but it just wasn't good enough. I look forward to the next part of my life."
Robson's serve was broken in game four of the first set and Clijsters swiftly moved into a commanding position at 5-3.
But that seemed to encourage Robson to go for her shots and two stinging forehands up the line helped her break back.
She pinned Clijsters behind the baseline and hit forehand and backhand winners from all parts to force a tie-break.
Robson continued to pile the pressure on Clijsters, who put a return long to hand over the initiative.
Nerves were evident early in the second set as the Briton sent down a double-fault on break point and Clijsters returned the favour in the very next game.
Both players scrambled out of trouble before a stunning crosscourt backhand gave Robson two match points at 7-6 (7-4) 6-5.
Clijsters held firm with a cool drive volley and ace, yet it was Robson who showed greater composure in the tie-break.
Robson earned a third match point with an unstoppable forehand, and wrapped it up when Clijsters looped a backhand long.
Victory was more evidence of Robson's encouraging relationship with new coach Zeljko Krajan, following an impressive first-round win against Samantha Crawford.
It capped a good day for Britain as Jonathan Marray and Denmark's Frederik Nielsen beat Italians Flavio Cipolla and Fabio Fognini 7-5 6-3 in the men's doubles first round.
Dominic Inglot and Treat Conrad Huey of the Philippines overcame Sam Querrey and James Blake 6-1 7-6 (9-7), while Colin Fleming and India's Sania Mirza were 6-2 7-6 (7-5) winners against Eric Butorac and Andrea Petkovic in the mixed doubles.
But Jamie Murray and Brazil's Andre Sa lost 6-2 6-2 to 15th seeds Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares.
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By every right, she represents British tennis and Britain.
Of course, they won't ever come under such scrutiny because they'll never achieve anything similar due to lack of talent, dedication, hard work etc.
Magnificent win Laura, looking forward to even greater things. Well done.
You are with out doupt a grandslam troll winner. why don't you try getting a life instead of belittling the hard earned achivments of others?
Well done Laura this has been comming for a while I wish you and Andy a successful UP the Brits............. ;-))
Hope Andy breaks his duck here.
Wonderful result from Robson. I've followed her career and in the past she would have lost this badly from 5-2 down in the first set. Terrific fighting spirit to add to her talent and aggression - she has the potential to go far now.
Shame it had to be Kim, though.
As for the bot which calls itself Name Number 6 - must try harder.
Well played Laura Robson (and well played Andy Murray too).
the womens singles tennis has lost a great player today, not just on court, but off court too. I wish her well.
But well done laura robson, the joy on her face when she won was a great sight to see and it was a deserved win, knuckled down and won the match. great potential and i hope she goes on to great things.
great match for lots of reasons
Clijsters played a great game and made many brilliant winners but was beaten by an opponent who played even better. Rally after rally was won not lost and it was a wonderful match. Congrats to both.
"To be sure he was born in Ireland, but being born in a stable does not make a man a horse."
Congratulations Laura!
As for nationality, presumably those who say Laura isn't British also insist that McEnroe is German?
As for the Nationality thing-ever heard an Aussie talk with that accent?