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Watson achieves her goal of a place in the world's top 50

Heather Watson has climbed to No.50 in the world rankings following her victory at the HP Open in Osaka.

The 20-year-old became the first Briton in 24 years to win a WTA Tour singles title by beating Chang Kai-chen, of Chinese Taipei, on Sunday and she rose 21 places to regain the British No.1 berth.

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