Midland tennis player John Gripp ranks in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending June 18

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John Gripp of Midland finished 20,705th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending June 18.

They earned no points to finish the week with 56 single points.

Their ranking fell by 263 from the week before.

There are 47 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.

Junior Boys’ 12 singles rankings in week ending June 18
NameStarting RankEnding RankSingle Points by week ending June 18
John Gripp20,44220,70556
Cole Hendricks21,93122,22148
Rhodes McAlister28,52828,76624
Hudson Smith29,75729,99120
Collin Smith30,69830,78712
Evan McFarlin31,35531,4544
Michael Hernandez31,35531,4544