Laura Robson edges closer to French Open

Great Britain's Laura Robson has moved closer to entering the French Open after she won her second-round qualifying tie against Laura Thorpe.

The 18-year-old, who currently sits 126th in the world rankings, defeated her French opponent 7-5 7-6[5].

Robson will now take on the Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova for a place in the first round of the tournament.

The second Grand Slam of the season begins at Roland Garros on Sunday.