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Fit-again Robson preaches patience

Former British number one Laura Robson is prepared to be patient as she returns to Grand Slam action for the first time in 17 months at Wimbledon.

Robson made her comeback last week in Eastbourne after a wrist injury kept her out since the 2014 Australian Open.

Wild card Robson, 21, will play Russia's world number 101, Evegniya Rodina, in the first round on Tuesday.

"My coach, my trainer, we're all very patient - if I don't play well, then it is not the end of the world," she said.

"We all learn in tennis that there's always next week.