article_snippet.sent: In recent weeks, Laura Robson has been stepping up Laura Robson attempts at getting back on the tennis court after a lengthy absence.
article_snippet.sent: Laura Robson's last appearance came in the 2014 Australian Open first round where Laura Robson lost in straight sets .
article_snippet.sent: Laura Robson had to wear a protective cast last year but tweeted a picture back on the tennis court last month .
article_snippet.sent: Laura Robson last appearance was over a year ago, in the first round of the 2014 Australian Open, where Laura Robson was swept aside in straight sets by Kirtsen Flipkens and Laura Robson has not played since due to a left wrist problem.
article_snippet.sent: Laura Robson had tendon surgery  and is now nearing a return, although Laura Robson withdrew from a qualifying event for the Miami Open last month and also removed Laura Robson name from a WTA Tour event in Bogota later in April.
article_snippet.sent: It appears Laura Robson next target with be the French Open, with the first round starting on Sunday, May 24.
article_snippet.sent: Should Laura Robson make it out on the clay at Roland Garros, it will end a 16-month absence from the tennis court.
article_snippet.sent: A previous Instagram post on March 26, of Laura Robson doing a handstand on a tennis court to show off Laura Robson new shoes, showed supporters Laura Robson was back training and the strength in Laura Robson wrist was returning.
article_snippet.sent: We don’t want to put Laura Robson in a situation where Laura Robson can’t play a full tournament.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Laura Robson has not played since January 2014 due to a wrist problem .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Laura Robson has had surgery and is now reportedly eyeing a French Open return .
  