Robson's a winner again

Laura Robson has won for the first time since January (AP) Laura Robson has won for the first time since January (AP)

Laura Robson beat the elements in the nick of time to get a first win since the Australian Open in Miami.

The British number two beat Camila Giorgi in three sets, seeing off the Italian 6-4 4-6 6-3, with match point cashed in as a thunderstorm started.

Other courts had already cleared as a result of the weather, but Robson hung around to beat Giorgi, giving her a first victory since she beat Petra Kvitova in Melbourne two months ago.

Since then she has lost three first-round clashes, but her victory is a timely tonic for the women`s game after number one Heather Watson broke down after losing on Tuesday, saying she would be taking a break from the game, only to retract her comments.

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