USTA: Michael Hernandez of Midland ranks 31,303rd in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending May 21

Michael Hernandez of Midland finished 31,303rd in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending May 21.

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

Their ranking fell by 109 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 21
John Gripp	20,115	20,350	56
Cole Hendricks	21,490	21,792	48
Rhodes McAlister	28,101	28,373	24
Hudson Smith	29,343	29,621	20
Collin Smith	30,545	30,644	12
Evan McFarlin	31,194	31,303	4
Michael Hernandez	31,194	31,303	4