CHEDDAR Tennis Club’s Amy Rossiter (13) was the star of the club’s winter junior open tournament, winning the final event of the four-day competition.

CHEDDAR Tennis Club’s Amy Rossiter (13) was the star of the club’s winter junior open tournament, winning the final event of the four-day competition.

She won the 14U girls’ singles against top seed Erika Cotton of Wells. Erica raced through the first set and was 1-0 up in the second when a sharp shower forced the players off court.

When they resumed 15 minutes later, the tables were turned. Amy took the next four games to level at a set all and then won the tie break to clinch the title. Iona Clive, also from Wells, finished third.

The whole grade 4 tournament was a great success, with players from counties right across southern England and Wales taking part, including a strong representation from Somerset.

Cheddar’s next major open junior tournament will be August 6-8. Meanwhile, normal club play, league matches and coaching classes are in full swing for adults and juniors. For more information, contact secretary Jennie Colton on 01934 742703 or visit www.cheddartennisclub.co.uk

Full tournament results: grade 4 girls 14U: winner Amy Rossiter (Somerset), runner-up Erika Cotton (Somerset); grade 4 boys 14U: Lawrence Perrin (Surrey), Tim Kirkman (Somerset); grade 5 boys 14U: winner Thomas Hunt (Avon), Callum Haines (Somerset); grade 4 boys 16U: Tom Hunter (Norfolk), Alex Day (Avon).