Sunday, September 13, 2009

Watson wins US Open girls' title

Heather Watson
Watson is based in Florida

Heather Watson became the first Briton to claim the US Open girls' singles title when she beat Yana Buchina in straight sets at Flushing Meadows.

The 17-year-old from Guernsey overcame her Russian doubles partner 6-4 6-1 to win her first junior Grand Slam crown.

Watson, who is based in Florida, found herself 3-1 down in the first set before winning four games on the trot.

The British number one, the 11th seed, then broke at the start of the second set as she eased to an impressive win.

606: DEBATE

Buchina, a 17-year-old from Moscow, had reached the final by beating Britain's former junior Wimbledon champion Laura Robson in the last four.

But Watson, who emulates Andy Murray's US Open junior triumph in 2004, proved just too powerful.

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