Andy Murray, Serena Williams and Heather Watson celebrate Wimbledon wins at Champions' dinner
A look at the black tie event in pictures
The winners of Wimbledon swapped their tennis whites for smart attire as they came together to celebrate their respective triumphs at the annual Wimbledon Champions’ Dinner on Sunday evening.
Three years since defeating Novak Djokovic on the Centre Court, Andy Murray took home the title of Wimbledon champion for the second time. The 29-year-old three-time grand slam winner defeated Milos Raonic in straight sets in under three hours.
After posting a jubilant victory shot of himself brandishing his trophy in a post-match ice bath, Murray headed to the Guildhall dinner, accompanied by his wife Kim Murray and his mother Judy.
Wimbledon Champions’ Dinner
Show all 5Fellow winner Serena Williams also celebrated her seventh Wimbledon victory and 22nd grand slam title at the event. The 32-year-old beat German fourth seed Angelique Kerber on Saturday after losing to her in the Australian Open final in January. Serena and sister Venus were later crowned their sixth Wimbledon women’s doubles title.
Heather Watson joined in celebrations at the ball. She won the mixed doubles alongside Henri Kontinen and became the fourth British player to secure a title on Wimbledon’s final day.
British tennis star Jordanne Whiley also made an appearance, after winning her third consecutive Wimbledon women’s wheelchair doubles title. The 24-year-old won alongside her partner Yui Kamiji.
Gordon Reid won his second Wimbledon title in the space of days by adding the men's wheelchair singles to the doubles title he won alongside Alfie Hewett on Saturday.
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