London 2012: Laura Robson excited by Andy Murray partnership

Tuesday, July 31, 2012
9:14 PM

The 18-year-old will partner Britain’s number one tennis player in the Olympics mixed double competition

Great Britain's Laura Robson in action during her Second Round match of the Women's Singles at the Olympic Tennis Venue, Wimbledon. Picture: Rebecca Naden/PA Wire

Wimbledon resident Laura Robson is looking forward to teaming up with Andy Murray in the Olympics mixed doubles.

The British duo, who paired up to reach the final of the Hopman Cup in 2010, were handed one of the four wildcard spots available.

They will play the Czech Republic pairing of Lucie Hradecka, Wimbledon women’s doubles finalist, and Radek Stepanek, winner of this year’s men’s Australian Open doubles.

“It’s always fun playing with Andy. We haven’t played at all together since then (Hopman Cup in 2011) so it’s going to be interesting, but definitely a lot of fun,” added Robson.

Murray will be hoping to win a title at the All England Club after finishing as Wimbledon runner up after losing to Roger Federer.