A RISING tennis star is continuing to shine.

Huddersfield New College student Nicole Peterson was crowned British Colleges Sports National Tennis Champion.

She progressed through to the national finals after comfortably winning the regional competition.

The British Colleges Sports National finals were held at Bath University last month.

The teenager played exceptionally well during the two-day event.

She only dropped three games during the whole competition, earning her the title of National Tennis Champion 2012.

Alex Potts, a member of staff at New College, said: "Nicole has an exceptional talent and could very well be a future star.

"She has an excellent attitude and is a fantastic ambassador for Huddersfield".