Robson Undergoes Another Hip Surgery
<![CDATA[Former British No. 1 aims to "try to fix the pain."]]>
Laura Robson is recovering from her second hip surgery in the past 18 months.The former British No. 1, who underwent her prior hip surgery in June 2018, posted this post-surgery photo on Instagram.Watch: Is Tennis Heading Toward Another Betting Scandal?"A decision was made this week to have another hip surgery and try [to] fix the pain for good," Robson posted on Instagram. "Very much hope to be back on court soon but in the meantime I can't wait to walk my dog without limping."
Hip issues limited the 25-year-old Robson to nine matches in 2019. She posted a 5-4 record.Robson reached a career-high rank of No. 27 in 2013, the same season she reached the Wimbledon fourth round.The left-handed Brit is perhaps best known for beating Kim Clijsters in the second round of the 2012 US Open in what was the Belgian's final professional match. ]]>
Chris Oddo. Chris Oddo is a freelance sportswriter, podcaster, blogger and social media marker who is a lead contributor to Tennisnow.com. He also writes for USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, BNPParibasOpen.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com and the official US Open program.
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