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Laura Robson pulls off another upset

Updated: September 1, 2012, 12:48 AM ET
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NEW YORK -- British teen Laura Robson faces a former Grand Slam champion in her next match at the U.S. Open, which shouldn't feel the least bit intimidating.

Not after she beat four-time major winner Kim Clijsters and 2011 French Open champ Li Na in three days. Next up is Samantha Stosur, the defending champion at Flushing Meadows.

"She's obviously full of confidence and had two very, very good wins," Stosur said.

The 18-year-old Robson knocked out Li 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2 ...

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