Laura Robson took the opportunity to cool down in the Florida heat on Thursday while she dipped in an ice bath as the British tennis nears a return to action after more than a year off the court . The 21-year-old has not played since the 2014 Australian Open more than 15 months ago after requiring surgery on an injured wrist . But Robson , who has been training in Tampa in a bid to build up her fitness in time to take part in next month 's French Open at Roland Garros . Laura Robson used an ice bath as a means of cooling down in the Florida heat as she nears a return to action . Laura Robson ( centre ) shared a picture on Instagram of her at Tortuga festival with two friends . The former British No 1 was pictured sitting in an ice bath after a practice session and shared the picture on social media . 'No issues with ice baths when it 's this hot in Florida , ' Robson wrote on Facebook . The latest social media update comes days after Robson spent time relaxing at country music festival Tortuga . Robson 's last appearance came in the 2014 Australian Open first round where she lost in straight sets . Robson ( left ) had to wear a protective cast last year but tweeted a picture back on the court last month . The 21-year-old shared a photo on Instagram of her soaking up the sun with two friends and captioned the image 'Country music is the best music # tortuga . ' Robson , once ranked as high as 29 in the womens ' game , withdrew from the qualifying event of last month 's Miami Open before removing her name from the entry list to the WTA Tour event in Bogota later this month .
Laura Robson has been out injured since the Australian Open in 2014 . Robson is targeting a return to action at the French Open in May . The 21-year-old had surgery on injured wrist and is nearing full recovery . Robson , training in Florida , was pictured sitting in an ice bath on Thursday .