Laura Robson has been beaten in the first round of the Wimbledon Championships by Italian Francesca Schiavone.

The 18-year-old won the opening set 6-2 yet then went on to lose the remaining two sets 6-4 6-4 to her 32-year-old opponent.

Robson saved four match points in the third set on Schiavone's service game, but could not dig deep enough to turn the match around in her favour.

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  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Two - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Great Britain's Laura Robson in action against Italy's Francesca Schiavone during day two of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Two - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Great Britain's Laura Robson in action against Italy's Francesca Schiavone during day two of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Two - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Great Britain's Laura Robson in action against Italy's Francesca Schiavone during day two of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Two - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Great Britain's Laura Robson prepares for her match against Italy's Francesca Schiavone during day two of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Two - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Great Britain's Laura Robson in action against Italy's Francesca Schiavone

  • Tennis - 2012 Wimbledon Championships - Day Two - The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

    Great Britain's Laura Robson in action against Italy's Francesca Schiavone during day two of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon.

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Two

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Laura Robson of Great Britain in action during her Ladies' Singles first round match against Francesca Schiavone of Italy on day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 26, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Two

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Laura Robson of Great Britain reaches for a shot during her Ladies' Singles first round match against Francesca Schiavone of Italy on day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 26, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

  • Britain's Laura Robson plays a forehand

    Britain's Laura Robson plays a forehand shot during her first round women's singles match against Italy's Francesca Schiavone on the second day of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships tennis tournament at the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 26, 2012. AFP PHOTO / MIGUEL MEDINA RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/GettyImages)

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Two

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Laura Robson of Great Britain in action during her Ladies' Singles first round match against Francesca Schiavone of Italy on day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 26, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

  • The Championships - Wimbledon 2012: Day Two

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Laura Robson of Great Britain in action during her Ladies' Singles first round match against Francesca Schiavone of Italy on day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 26, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

  • Britain's Laura Robson serves during her

    Britain's Laura Robson serves during her first round women's singles match against Italy's Francesca Schiavone on the second day of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships tennis tournament at the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 26, 2012. AFP PHOTO / MIGUEL MEDINA RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo credit should read MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP/GettyImages)