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Wat a tragedy! Heather Watson wins nation's heart as she nearly knocks red hot favourite Serena Williams out of Wimbledon
British No 1 Heather Watson took on her childhood hero Serena Williams
The 23-year-old revealed she even had a poster of her idol on her wall
Plucky Brit tested the five-time Wimbledon champion in close fought game
After one of the greatest matches on centre court she lost out to Williams
British tennis star Heather Watson almost knocked out five-times champion Serena Williams in a match that has stunned Wimbledon.
In a battle of David versus Goliath, relative unknown Miss Watson, 23, pushed her American opponent, 33, to her limit.
But, proving why she's the world number one, Williams snatched the victory after an intensely fought game.
It's only the second time the plucky Brit, who ranks at a world player No 4, has even reached this stage of the tournament. While world champion William was the heavy favourite to take home this year's title.
British tennis star Heather Watson (left) nearly defeated her childhood hero - five-times champion Serena Williams (right) - in game that has stunned Wimbledon.
Williams of the United States shakes hands after victory with Watson of Great Britain after their Ladies Singles Third Round match
A good sportswoman: Watson applauds the victor after a tough game which took its toll on both players
But in an incredible game, the young player shocked tennis fans by producing what is probably one of the best points of her career.
Henman Hill was packed out with staff craning for monitors to watch the action as Watson captivated Wimbledon.
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