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RAF win first men's Inter Services team championships in 11 years at Wimbledon

WATCH: The RAF celebrate with the men's team trophy for the first time since 2013

The RAF have won their first men's team Inter Services tennis championships since 2013 at the All England Club at Wimbledon.

Their first triumph at SW19 in 11 years came after a hotly contested tournament with the Royal Navy and British Army pushing the Air Force until the last match.

The Army finished in second while the Navy finished third.

In the women's competition, the Army were comfortable winners with their top pair, Holly Fleming and Chloe Pike, sealing a fifth consecutive title win with a classy victory.

The doubles action came after a brilliant singles competition on day one that saw victory for the RAF in the men's tournament and the Army in the women's tournament.

The All England Club host the Inter Services each year (weather permitting) as a thank-you to all the military personnel who look after stewarding duties during the Wimbledon championships.

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