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Laura Robson forced to retire from Eastbourne through injury

Laura Robson has been forced to retire from her qualifying match against American Madison Brengle at Eastbourne because of a thigh injury.

The former British number one, 22, arrived on court with heavy strapping around her right leg and fell a set and a break behind before pulling out.

Her withdrawal comes eight days before the start of Wimbledon.

Robson, currently ranked 308th in the world, has received a wildcard for the event at the All England Club.

She reached the last 16 at Wimbledon in 2013 but has been dogged by a wrist injury for the past two seasons.