Midland tennis player Michael Hernandez ranks in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending Feb. 26

Michael Hernandez of Midland finished 31,042nd in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Feb. 26.

They earned no points to finish the week with 4 single points.

Their ranking fell by 80 from the week before.

There are 35 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 Feb. 26
Maxwell Eves	N/A	19,101	62
Cole Hendricks	27,214	27,880	24
Hudson Smith	30,514	30,606	8
Evan McFarlin	30,962	31,042	4
Michael Hernandez	30,962	31,042	4