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Robson to make Eastbourne comeback

Former British number one Laura Robson has announced she will return to competitive tennis after 17 months out of the sport with a wrist injury.

She will play at the Aegon International at Eastbourne and is expected to enter the qualifying tournament this weekend.

"Tournament bound," Robson wrote on Twitter, adding: "Is this real life?"

Robson has not played since losing in the first round of the Australian Open in January 2014.

Her return could pave the way for her to be included in the second set of wildcards for this year's Wimbledon.