Heather Watson and Henri Kontinen won the mixed doubles as Watson became the fourth British player to secure a title on Wimbledon’s final day.
Finn Kontinen and Guernsey’s Watson beat Colombian Robert Farah and Anna-Lena Gronefeld of Germany 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 after Andy Murray won the men’s final.
Earlier Gordon Reid won the men’s wheelchair singles title and Jordanne Whiley the women’s wheelchair doubles.
Watson had never before progressed beyond the third round of a Grand Slam.
The British number two and Kontinen had never played together before this tournament but triumphed on centre court to claim the final title of the championship.
The last time two Brits won two of the five traditional titles at Wimbledon (the men’s and women’s singles and doubles plus the mixed doubles) was in 1937.
Analysis
Sam Smith, former British number one on BBC TV:
“Heather and Henri: Never say never, you will go to the ball.
“Watson played brilliantly throughout this event, and they gelled wonderfully. There’s a lovely chemistry between them and this could be a real springboard for the both of them. What a way to end the championships.”
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