Laura Robson’s Journey: From Tennis Star to Tournament Director at Prestigious Queen’s Club

A New Chapter in British Tennis Leadership

Former British tennis star Laura Robson has been appointed as the tournament director for the new WTA 500 tournament at Queen’s Club, which will commence in 2025. The appointment marks a historic moment as women’s tennis returns to this iconic venue for the first time in over 50 years. The prestigious location, known for hosting some of tennis’s finest events, is expected to provide an exceptional platform under Robson’s leadership, as she expressed enthusiasm about creating a thrilling tournament experience.

From Player to Administrator

Robson, who announced her retirement from professional tennis in May 2022 at age 28, has quickly established herself in tennis administration, serving as tournament director at the Nottingham Open in 2023 and 2024. Her successful management of the WTA 250 tournament in Birmingham impressed LTA officials, leading to this elevated role at Queen’s Club.

A Distinguished Playing Career

Robson first captured the nation’s attention in 2008 as one of Britain’s most promising young tennis talents, becoming the first Brit since 1984 to win the junior Wimbledon title at just 14 years old. Her professional career saw her rise to World No. 27, with impressive runs to the fourth round at both Wimbledon and the US Open. One of her career highlights came at the 2012 London Olympics, where she secured a silver medal in mixed doubles alongside Andy Murray, narrowly missing gold in a decisive tie-break against Victoria Azarenka and Max Myrni.

Looking to the Future

The new women’s tournament at Queen’s will be strategically scheduled for the week following the French Open, with the men’s tournament to follow. Given Queen’s Club’s reputation for hosting one of the best ATP 500 tournaments, there are high expectations that the women’s edition will become a major attraction in the tennis calendar.