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Laura Robson has tweeted she expects to play Wimbledon

Great Britain's Laura Robson during her qualifying match against USA's Madison Brengle at the 2016 AEGON International at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne. PRES
Image: Laura Robson expects to compete at Wimbledon, despite injury scare at Eastbourne

Britain's Laura Robson expects to be fit for Wimbledon despite her injury scare at Eastbourne on Sunday.

Robson felt a strain in her right thigh and had to pull out of her Aegon International qualifier against Madison Brengle who was leading 6-4 1-0 at the time.

The withdrawal prompted concerns about Robson's participation at Wimbledon, which starts next Monday.

However, the 22-year-old tweeted: "Thanks for the messages. Getting solid treatment on my leg and will be all good for Wimbledon".

It has been reported Robson is likely to undergo treatment on Monday and Tuesday of this week, after which she should be able to continue playing and training.

Robson has struggled with injuries in recent years, in particular a recurring wrist problem which has seriously restricted her competitive appearances since 2014.

She reached the last 16 at Wimbledon in 2013 but her ranking has since dropped to 294th in the world, and needed a wild card to make this year's main draw.

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Robson has been entering tournaments by using her protected ranking, a privilege extended to players returning from long-term injuries. But after Wimbledon she will have to start qualifying by right.

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