 Born in Bristol, Hutchins was a Davis Cup player and Captain for Great Britain from 1975 to 1987.In 1968, he made the third round of the men's singles at the French Open and the US Open, and the quarterfinals of the men's doubles at the French, partnering Gerald Battrick.Hutchins largely stopped playing at the age of 25 due to injury, though he did play a few matches in 1972 & 1973.