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 .