Heather Watson

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Heather Watson reaches last 16 of Wimbledon for first time in her ... (Sky News)

The British number four won 7-6, 6-2 against Slovenia's Kaja Juvan on Court One, taking the 30-year-old into the fourth round of the women's singles.

The closest she had previously come to the fourth round at SW19 was in 2015, when she served for the match against Serena Williams but lost 7-5 in the third set. Heather Watson has reached the last 16 of Wimbledon for the first time in her career. The 30-year-old came close to reaching the fourth round in 2015, when she served for the match against Serena Williams but lost 7-5 in the third set.

Heather Watson reaches Wimbledon fourth round with steely win ... (The Independent)

At the 43rd attempt, Watson progressed to the fourth round of a grand slam with a determined 7-6 6-2 win on Court No 1.

A double fault from Watson helped Juvan to the break and the Slovenian threatened to pick up speed as she rediscovered the power of her lethal forehand. At times in the past, it has been a burden that has weighed heavily on Watson but she took to her task with confidence. There was a risk of Watson being left in the shadows but she could now be the last one left standing. As the finish line approached and the size of the task grew larger, a surging Juvan rediscovered her level and forced Watson to save multiple break points to serve it out in one hour and 43 minutes. “It wouldn’t be me if there wasn’t a bit of drama at the end,” Watson said and what a relief it must be to finally cross what has been a daunting hurdle. Emerging from the pain of plucky defeats and first-round exits, Heather Watson reached new ground with a victory over Kaja Juvan that was as impressive in its delivery as cathartic in its outcome.

Heather Watson at Wimbledon 2022: British No 4 reaches fourth ... (iNews)

WIMBLEDON – At the 43rd time of asking, Heather Watson is through to the fourth round of a grand slam after beating Kaja Juvan on No 1 Court.

A smash then ended up in the upper section of the crowd as nerves began to show while she tried to close out the first set. By that stage, Juvan had lost composure, consistently overhitting, but fought her way to the next two games. “It really helps,” she added. Those who stayed away will have missed the customary hybrid of joy and frustration that comes with Watson’s biggest matches. “I actually wasn’t that nervous. You guys [the fans] are what got me over the line at the end.

Heather Watson beats Kaja Juvan for best-ever Wimbledon run (Metro)

Great Britain's Heather Watson has secured her best-ever run at Wimbledon with a 7-6 6-2 win over Kaja Juvan to book a fourth-round spot.

I’m not speechless because I’m blabbing on but I don’t know what to say. ‘There is nowhere I would rather make round four. ‘Wow, what an atmosphere.

Wimbledon: Heather Watson charges into fourth round for first time ... (Sky Sports)

Britain's Heather Watson is through to the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time in her career after a 7-6 (8-6) 6-2 victory over Kaja Juvan.

"I'm really happy to be into the second week of a Grand Slam in singles, finally." However, at 5-0 down Juvan began to swing freely through the ball again and deny Watson an easy route over the line. Thank you to my team for pushing me through and being with me through thick and thin.

Heather Watson breaks new ground with place in Wimbledon fourth ... (The Guardian)

'It wouldn't be me if there wasn't a bit of drama,' Watson said after surviving a late wobble to reach last 16 in straight sets win over Kaja Juvan.

She will face Germany’s Jule Niemeier, the world No 97, for a place in the quarter-finals. Slovenian Juvan, at 69 ranked 40 places above Watson, was a dangerous opponent who had beaten the highly-fancied Beatriz Haddad Maia in round one. Playing at her 12th Wimbledon and in her 43rd major tournament, the British number four thrilled No 1 Court with a landmark 7-6 (6), 6-2 victory.

The busiest tennis player at Wimbledon -- Heather Watson has ... (ESPN)

On Friday, hometown favorite Heather Watson made it to the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career. And she did it with the wildest ...

Watson has long been a beloved British player for the Wimbledon crowds, and won the mixed doubles title at the event in 2016. The two played in Monterrey earlier this year, with Watson winning in three sets. But, somehow, the chaos has worked in her favor, and she achieved her career-long goal of reaching the second week at a Grand Slam. It was like the match hadn't stopped, even when I was leaving the club. "Playing here at home in front of you guys, the atmosphere is everything." She took in the moment.

The busiest tennis player at Wimbledon - Heather Watson has ... (ESPN.co.uk)

On Friday, hometown favorite Heather Watson made it to the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career. And she did it with the wildest ...

Watson has long been a beloved British player for the Wimbledon crowds, and she won the mixed doubles title at the event in 2016. The two played in Monterrey earlier this year, with Watson winning in three sets. But, somehow, the chaos has worked in her favor, and she achieved her career-long goal of reaching the second week at a Grand Slam. "Playing here at home in front of you guys, the atmosphere is everything." It was like the match hadn't stopped, even when I was leaving the club. She took in the moment.

Heather Watson suffers injury scare ahead at Wimbledon as she ... (Daily Express)

Heather Watson has pulled out of the Wimbledon mixed doubles with a “knee injury” before her first ever fourth round singles match in a Grand Slam.

"So, yeah, I was just sort of waiting for it to happen. She is scheduled to face German Jule Niemeier today for a place in the quarter-finals. But then again, I didn't look too far ahead.

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