Playing Style
Robson plays left-handed, with a two-handed backhand. One of her strengths is her "dominant" serve. She is also noted for having an aggressive forehand return, which has been described as "fierce" and "superb". However, she has been criticised for having "poor lateral movement". She has been praised for showing "extraordinary poise", and having "the attitude and technique required of a leading player". Commentator Simon Reed said that she "has every tool she needs", and former Grand Slam champion Pat Cash called her "a special talent" who "seems to have all the attributes to progress". Current WTA player Ana Ivanović said that Robson "hits the ball really, really hard", former top British player Samantha Smith said that "she doesn't have any weaknesses at all", and Serena Williams stated that Robson is just an "all-around good player".
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