Guernsey tennis star wins US title

Monday 14th September 2009, 6:58AM BST.

Heather Watson

Heather Watson

Guernsey tennis star Heather Watson has made history by becoming the US Junior Open singles champion.

The 17-year-old beat her doubles partner, Russian Yana Buchina, 6-4 6-1 in the final at Flushing Meadows, New York.

The last British player to win a junior title was Andy Murray. Watson is the first to win the girls’ title.


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