Heather Watson
British tennis player (born 1992)
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Heather Miriam Watson is a British professional tennis player. A former British No. 1, Watson has won nine titles over her career, including the mixed-doubles title at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships, partnering Henri Kontinen, making her the first British woman to win a major title since Jo Durie in 1991, and the first to win a Wimbledon title since Durie in 1987. In October 2012, Watson won her first WTA Tour singles title at the Japan Women's Open, becoming the first British woman to win a WTA tournament singles title since Sara Gomer in 1988.
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'It doesn't get better than that!' - Musetti tops shots of day tenWatch the best shots from day 10 of Wimbledon featuring Heather Watson, Taylor Fritz and Lorenzo Musetti.BBC Sport - Published | |
Watson and Salisbury reach last 16 of mixed doublesGreat Britain's Heather Watson and Joe Salisbury book their place in the last 16 of the mixed doubles at Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published | |
Raducanu credits England after 'winning ugly' at WimbledonEmma Raducanu makes a winning return to Wimbledon, but fellow Britons Heather Watson, Charles Broom, Liam Broady and Arthur Fery lose on day one.BBC Sport - Published | |
Minnen knocks out Watson in first round - best shotsWatch the best shots as Heather Watson loses 7-5 6-4 to her doubles partner Greet Minnen in the first round at Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published | |
Watson beaten in first round of WimbledonHeather Watson becomes the first Briton to be knocked out of Wimbledon as she loses to Belgian Greet Minnen in the first round.BBC Sport - Published | |
Three Britons knocked out of French Open qualifyingHeather Watson is one of three Britons to lose in the first round of French Open qualifying on Tuesday.BBC Sport - Published | |
Watson and Salisbury into Australian Open quartersThe all-British pairing of Heather Watson and Joe Salisbury move into the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles at the Australian Open.BBC Sport - Published | |
GB's Watson eliminated by Wickmayer at Poland OpenGreat Britain's Heather Watson has been eliminated from the Poland Open by her doubles partner Yanina Wickmayer.BBC Sport - Published | |
GB's Watson into Poland Open quarters, Burrage outBritain's Heather Watson beats Belarusian Yuliya Hatouka in three sets to reach the Poland Open quarter-finals, but compatriot Jodie Burrage's run is over.BBC Sport - Published | |
GB's Burrage and Watson reach Poland Open last 16Britons Jodie Burrage and Heather Watson claim victories to reach the last 16 of the Poland Open.BBC Sport - Published | |
Sorribes Tormo takes best shot of day three at WimbledonWatch the best shots from day three of Wimbledon, including Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo, Great Britain's Heather Watson and 8th seed Maria Sakkari.BBC Sport - Published | |
Boulter beats Watson to reach first final - best shots![]() BBC Sport - Published | |
Watson third Briton into Nottingham semi-final![]() BBC Sport - Published | Watson beats Niemeier in Nottingham opener![]() BBC Sport - Published |
Watson beaten by Wang at Thailand Open![]() BBC Sport - Published | Watson reaches first quarter-final for 18 months![]() BBC Sport - Published |
Watson wins three-hour match at Thailand Open![]() BBC Sport - Published | Watson defeated in Australian Open qualifying![]() BBC Sport - Published |
GB's Watson loses in BJK Cup opener![]() BBC Sport - Published | Watson puts GB ahead against Spain in BJK Cup![]() BBC Sport - Published |
US Open: Heather Watson and Paul Jubb defeated in final qualifying roundBritain's Heather Watson and Paul Jubb miss out on the main draw of the US Open after losing in their final qualifying matches.BBC Sport - Published | Wimbledon 2022: Heather Watson's career best performance against Kaja JuvanBritain's Heather Watson produces a career best performance to beat Kaja Juvan 7-6 (8-6) 6-2 to reach the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time.BBC Sport - Published |
Wimbledon 2022: Heather Watson praises Centre Court crowd as she celebrates third round winWatch Heather Watson explain what reaching the fourth round for the first time at a major gland slam means to her.BBC Sport - Published | Wimbledon: Heather Watson reaches fourth round for first timeHeather Watson reaches the last 16 at a Grand Slam in singles for the first time as she beats Kaja Juvan to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon.BBC Sport - Published |
Heather Watson reaches last 16 of Wimbledon for first time in her career![]() Sky News - Published | GB's Heather Watson in action; Novak Djokovic playing later on centre court | Wimbledon live![]() Sky News - Published |
Eastbourne: Heather Watson beaten by Rebecca Marino in first roundBritish number two Heather Watson is beaten in straight sets by Canadian Rebecca Marino in her opening round match at Eastbourne.BBC Sport - Published | Miami Open: Andy Murray loses to Daniil Medvedev as Heather Watson also goes outBritain's Andy Murray loses to Russian top seed Daniil Medvedev at the Miami Open, as Heather Watson is beaten by Belinda Bencic.BBC Sport - Published |
Miami Open: Emma Raducanu loses in second round as Heather Watson advancesBritain's Emma Raducanu suffers another early exit as she is beaten by Katerina Siniakova in the second round of the Miami Open.BBC Sport - Published | Indian Wells: Heather Watson and Katie Boulter defeated in round-one matchesHeather Watson and Katie Boulter both lose in the first round at Indian Wells as they are beaten by Tereza Martincova and Jasmine Paolini respectively.BBC Sport - Published |
Indian Wells: Britain's Heather Watson qualifies for main drawBritain's Heather Watson battles back to defeat Japan's Mai Hontama in three sets and secure her place in the main draw at Indian Wells.BBC Sport - Published | Indian Wells: Britain's Heather Watson and Katie Boulter both advance in qualifyingBritain's Heather Watson and Katie Boulter have both advanced to the second round of qualifying at Indian Wells in California.BBC Sport - Published |
Cincinnati Masters: Andy Murray and Heather Watson progress but Dan Evans outAndy Murray wins his first singles match since pulling out of the individual event at the Olympics as he beats Richard Gasquet in Cincinnati.BBC Sport - Published |