Watson is flattered

Thursday 26th November 2009, 2:29PM GMT.

HEATHER WATSON has revealed her delight in being one of the final three being considered for the title of 2009 Young Sports Personality of the Year.

‘It makes me feel special that I’m being considered for this award, especially because of some of the people who’ve won it before, like Andy Murray and Wayne Rooney,’ she said.

‘It’s very inspiring and both of those two have gone on to have amazing careers.

‘Being nominated for things like this doesn’t make me feel like I’ve made it because I’ll only feel like that when I’ve won all four grand slams,’ she joked.

‘This will just motivate me to work harder and do better.’

Guernsey’s US Junior Open tennis champion was named on the final shortlist on Tuesday, alongside world diving champion Tom Daley and double world youth sprint gold medallist Jodie Williams.