Amy Hutchings wins in Grantham
Posted by on 27 September 2013
Amy Hutchings secures Junior 4* Open band one title with top performances.
Fourteen-year old Amy Hutchings, one of the top junior table tennis players in the region secured the band one title at the recent ETTA Junior 4* Open tournament.
Amy's top day out in Grantham was especially remarkable as each of her opponents were ranked close to Amy's own national junior ranking - potentially a very even contest in which any of the girls could have won through. Amy couldn't afford the slightest hiccup and had to be at the top of her game to deliver the six wins needed to win the title.
Amy Hutchings pictured at Warrington Table Tennis Club with head coach Sue Harper
Amy's group match wins were against Lydia Hicks (3-1), Jessica Easter (3-0) and Morgan Sykes (3-1). In the quarter-final Amy defeated Juliette Moussaire (3-1), followed in her semi-final by Hannah Clarke (3-1) and going on to beat Sofie Tofalides 3-1 in the final.
Amy also beat Jane Li, England's number 7 cadet and took Kayleigh Forster, a top 20 junior, to successive deuce games before being knocked out in the main open singles.
"Four star opens offer one of the highest standards in junior table tennis nationally, making Amy's achievement very special and a great start to the season. Amy trains hard and her success is very deserved. A great example of how dedication makes the difference," explained Warrington Table Tennis Club's head coach Sue Harper.
"Amy has a pacey, attacking, top-spin game, and is resilient under pressure - a good combination and a tricky prospect for any player."
Amy plays in the Liverpool League, the Warrington League, the Junior British League, for Lancashire in the County League, competes in Junior Open tournaments and is currently 33rd in the ETTA national junior rankings. Amy trains at Warrington Table Tennis Club and is coached by former England Womens international and junior girls team coach Sue Harper.
Amy Hutchings: pacey, attacking, top-spin game; resilient under pressure
