USTA: Evan McFarlin of Midland ranks 31,194th in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending May 14

Evan McFarlin of Midland finished 31,194th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending May 14.

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

Their ranking fell by 89 from the week before.

There are 49 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 May 14
John Gripp	19,937	20,115	56
Cole Hendricks	21,290	21,490	48
Rhodes McAlister	27,917	28,101	24
Hudson Smith	29,142	29,343	20
Collin Smith	30,465	30,545	12
Evan McFarlin	31,105	31,194	4
Michael Hernandez	31,105	31,194	4