• ASB Classic

Robson pulls out with wrist injury

ESPN staff
December 27, 2013
Robson says she is "95%" fit © Getty Images
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Laura Robson has withdrawn from next week's ASB Classic in New Zealand with a wrist injury.

The 19-year-old had travelled to Auckland before deciding to pull out after a niggle in her left hand.

Tournament director Karl Budge alleviated any fears that the British No. 1 could miss the Australian Open, which starts on January 13.

He said: "[Robson] told me that she's about 95% and needs a couple of extra days."

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