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Watson, Matusevich win Battle of Brits

Heather Watson and Anton Matusevich have won the women’s and men’s titles at the Battle of the Brits event in Roehampton, London.

Watson, 28, secured top spot and a 100 per cent record at the event with a 7-6 6-2 victory over Fran Jones.

Teenager Matusevich, 19, won his final match against Jack Draper 6-3 2-6 10-8. The pair finished level on seven points in the standings but Matusevich took the title on the head-to-head record.

Andy Murray finished third in the men’s event and British No 1 Dan Evans was fourth after losing to Cam Norrie 6-3 6-2.

Eden Silva was second to Watson in the women’s competition after she beat Katy Dunne 6-0 6-7 (4-7) 10-8.

Peter Rowe

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