The inspiration of a world champion helped Rachel Wilmott complete a remarkable hat-trick of British squash titles.

The 13-year-old, from Horsham, defeated Louise Clarke (Hampshire) 9-1 9-4 9-1 in the final of the under-15s championship at Wolverhampton.

She went through the whole tournament without dropping a game.

Rachel, who won the under-13s title two years in a row, was encouraged by a chat with world champion Sarah Fitz-Gerald.

She said: "Sarah wished me good luck. She remembered me from when I had a ten-minute hit with her recently. It was a fantastic experience.

"She is my idol, my inspiration. She is someone I want to emulate and I believe I can. I have got a lot of self belief. It is something that is totally natural in me.

"I went into the nationals with a lot of pressure. I was expected to win but I felt quite confident. I knew I could beat any of my opponents .

"I only dropped 21 points in four matches. It was wonderful to win my third national title and I hope to win the under-15s again next year."

Victory means Rachel completes a clean sweep of the four major under-15 tournaments in the country this season. She has been fast-tracked into the national under-17s set up. Rachel said: "I'm in what is called the review squad which includes players the national body feel have potential at under-17s."

She is quick to give credit to her coach Mike Harris. Rachel said: "I've always been very fit, but Mike has helped with my movement around the court and my shot selection. I am grateful for the help he has given me."

Rachel is preparing for a nationally designated under-17s event in Cheshire, which take place in two weeks time, and the European Under-15s Championships in Germany in May.

She was supported at Wolverhampton by mum Linda, dad Alan and brother Samuel.

Linda said: "It is quite an achievement. She was the first player in 15 years to win two under-13 titles.

"Now she is in a position to do the same again at under-15s. We are so proud of her.

"She was so fast around the court and she fought for every point. It is an amazing gift. She seems to be unstoppable."

Suzie Pierrepont, 18, from Brighton, reached the semi-finals of the under-19 event.

The 18-year-old Varndean College pupil, seeded three to four, was defeated 3-1 by No.2 seed Alison Waters (Middlesex).

Jenna Gates, 15, from Henfield, seeded nine to 16, lost to Hampshire's Tina Rix, rated five to eight, in the last 16.

Jenna won the national under-15 title last year and is also coached by Harris.