'Well done Heather: you have done us all proud'
HEATHER WATSON made history yesterday when she became the island's first Wimbledon champion.
The 24-year-old and her partner, 26-year-old Finn Henri Kontinen, won the mixed doubles title on Centre Court with a straight sets win over Robert Farah and Anna-Lena Groenfeld.
Prime minister David Cameron tweeted: 'Congrats @HeatherWatson92 on winning #Wimbledon Mixed Doubles – rounding off a great day for British champions. You've all done us proud.'
It was also the first time Britons had won two of the five original titles since 1937.
The Guernsey player became the first British woman to reach the mixed doubles final since Jo Durie won the title with Jeremy Bates in 1987.
Bailiff Sir Richard Collas, who watched both the semi-final and final on TV, said it had been hugely exciting. 'Heather has worked so hard,' he said. 'It's wonderful to see her having such success after the disappointing start to her Wimbledon fortnight. Congratulations must go to her and her team, and, of course, her Mum who has given up so much for Heather and her tennis. It's something to celebrate and a great boost for her ahead of the Olympics.'
