Watson is one of the 43 players receiving support

Heather Watson has been included on a list of British tennis players set to receive financial backing from the Lawn Tennis Association's sponsors in 2010.

The Team AEGON Programme aims to give British players the best chance of competing internationally.

Eighteen players, including Watson, joined the list, while 25 players from last year continue to be sponsored.

This financial support for Watson will be in addition to any further sponsorship received locally.

The programme provides players with full training support at the National Tennis Centre at Roehampton or at a performance venue of their choice.

It also includes substantial travel assistance to allow them to compete on the international scene.

Steven Martens, the LTA's player director, said the list is based primarily on an evaluation of whether the players have met their individual ranking target over the past 12 months.

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