USTA: Kristin Thompson of Midland ranks 12,364th in Girls’ 18 singles points bracket in week ending Nov. 13

Kristin Thompson of Midland finished 12,364th in the United States Tennis Association’s Girls’ 18 bracket in the week ending Nov. 13.

They earned zero points to finish the week with 84 single points.

Their ranking fell by 80 from the week before.

There are 22 USTA players from Midland across all age categories.

Players earn points per round in tournaments, winning higher points the further into a tournament they advance.

Jarett Cascino of New York Tennis Magazine says tennis is one of the most competitive youth sports.

“There is always someone better than you on any given day, even if you are the number one player in the world!” he said.

Standings are released weekly.

Name	Starting Rank	Ending Rank	Single Points by week ending Nov. 13
Sarah Stewart	4,489	4,531	416
Montserrat Salazar	4,705	4,743	396
Kristin Thompson	12,284	12,364	84