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Laura Robson upbeat despite first-round loss at Wimbledon

Laura Robson says that he she is optimistic about her future in tennis despite her first-round defeat to Evgeniya Rodina at Wimbledon.

Laura Robson has revealed that she is confident she can break back into the world's top 30 despite her first-round exit at Wimbledon.

The 21-year-old made her return from 17 months out of the game with wrist and knee injuries, but she was beaten in straight sets 6-4 6-4 by Evgeniya Rodina.

However, Robson insists that she is upbeat about her chances of returning to her best form despite the setbacks in her development.

"I'm confident that I have ability to get back to where I was - if not higher," Robson told BBC Sport.

"It will still be a long process but I'm excited that I have another chance to do it. At the age of 21 I have some good years ahead."

Robson had reached 27th in the world before her injury problems.

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Caroline Garcia of France plays a forehand during her women's singles second round match against Laura Robson of Great Britain on Day Three of the 2013 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2013
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