Robson splits from 'coach' MacLagan after just four months

Moving on: Laura Robson is taking a short break from tennis after splitting from coach Miles MacLagan
Moving on: Laura Robson is taking a short break from tennis after splitting from coach Miles MacLagan
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Wimbledon tennis star Laura Robson has split with coach Miles MacLagan after only four months working together.

The 20-year-old, who made the last 16 of this year's Wimbledon under MacLagan's tutorship, has won just three matches in four tournaments.

MacLagan, who coaches at the Sutton Tennis & Squash Club, became Robson's coach - although he was never officially titled as such - in July after she ended a nine-month partnership with Croat coach Zeljko Krajan.

However, Robson said: "Miles and I have decided not to continue our partnership.

"I want to thank him for stepping in on quick notice to be my coach this summer. I have great respect for him as a person and coach and look forward to continuing our friendship.

""I will take a couple weeks off to refresh my mind and body and will keep my fans updated on my coaching situation."

 

 

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