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Watson, Kontinen win mixed doubles

Heather Watson says winning the mixed doubles at Wimbledon alongside Finland's Henri Kontinen is something she'll remember forever.

Heather Watson and partner Henri Kontinen
Britain's Heather Watson with Henri Kontinen of Finland have won the Wimbledon mixed doubles. (AAP)

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Britain's Heather Watson has teamed up with Henri Kontinen of Finland to win the Wimbledon mixed doubles crown and give her country its second title at the grand slam.

The unseeded Watson and Kontinen, playing in their first event together, beat 15th seeds Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany and Colombian Roberto Farah 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 on Centre Court on Sunday after Andy Murray had clinched his second men's singles crown.

"I guess this is the tournament that every player has in their mind, the prestige and everything... It's a special place to win," said Kontinen, whose previous best in mixed doubles was reaching the 2015 French Open semis with Zheng Jie of China.

"I'll remember this forever," added British No.1 Watson.

"It's been a dream of mine since I was a little girl to be a grand slam champion. I would take anything, singles, doubles, mixed doubles... I've got one of those now."


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