Heather Watson finally registers a win at tour level after beating Yanina Wickmayer at the Luxembourg Open

  • The British No 2 managed to beat Yanina Wickmayer over straight sets - 6-2, 6-1 
  • It is the first time she has won a tour level encounter since Wimbledon this year 
  • Heather Watson will now take on Estonian Anett Kontaveit in the second round

Heather Watson defeated Yanina Wickmayer in the first round of the Luxembourg Open to register her first tour level win since Wimbledon.

The British No 2 struggled on the American hard courts and in Asia but needed just 64 minutes to beat Belgian Wickmayer 6-2, 6-1.

Watson took her chances impressively, converting all four break points, and won more than half the points on her opponent's serve.

Heather Watson has finally returned to winning ways after a victory at the Luxembourg Open

Heather Watson has finally returned to winning ways after a victory at the Luxembourg Open

She will face Estonian third seed Anett Kontaveit in the second round.


Last month Watson failed to earn a place for the Wuhan Open after losing to world No 91 Ons Jabeur in China during the final round of qualification.

The 25-year-old also went out in the first round at the Seoul Open in South Korea - continuing a torrid record at the competition.

It is the first time the British No 2 has managed to win a match at tour level since Wimbledon

It is the first time the British No 2 has managed to win a match at tour level since Wimbledon