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Laura Robson has been knocked out of the China Open after being defeated by Spain's Lourdes Dominguez Lino

Image: Laura Robson: Defeat to a higher-ranked player for the British No 1

Laura Robson has been knocked out of the China Open after being defeated by Spain's Lourdes Dominguez Lino.

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