Oxclose Up Close - Summer 2013 Edition

Oxclose, Up Close! ISSUE: 1 Circulation: Lots! Date: July/August 2013 BRITISH victory AT LAST? Royal celebration! Wimbledon Glory for Laura Robson! We all watched as 19 year old Laura Robson won her first round match in 88 minutes, last week at... More

Oxclose, Up Close! ISSUE: 1 Circulation: Lots! Date: July/August 2013 BRITISH victory AT LAST? Royal celebration! Wimbledon Glory for Laura Robson! We all watched as 19 year old Laura Robson won her first round match in 88 minutes, last week at Wimbledon. She told the BBC “I’ve only been in the 2nd round once before, so it was a great achievement for me!” The match was a breathtaking event, people gasped and cheered for Robson as Russia’s Maria Kirlenko (who is ranked the 10th best tennis player in the world) was beaten by Britain’s Number 1 female, who is only ranked 34th best in the world. The second round on Thursday 27th June, held more disbelief for Laura as she sailed through against Columbian Mariana Duque-Marino in two straight sets. The third round was not so easy but after an incredible three sets, Laura beat New Zealander Marina Erakovic The whole country will be behind her as she meets Estonian Kaia Kanepi in the fourth round on Monday 1st Ju Less