Midland Times

Junior tennis: how many Midland players are ranked by the USTA in the Girls’ 16 category?

There are six junior tennis players from Midland ranked in the Girls’ 16 category by the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Marisa Stewart is the top ranked girl in the category at 4,290th with zero points in the week ending June 25. They have 110 total points.

They were ranked 4,247th the week before.

Midland is home to 47 junior tennis players currently ranked by the USTA.

Players earn points by winning matches in tournaments, with bonus points awarded based on the standing of their opponent.

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.

Midland junior players in Girls’ 16 category in week ending June 25:
NameTotal PointsBonus Points
Marisa Stewart1100
Lexi Torres380
Vivian Myers300
Harper Colwell250
Kate Hendricks170
Natalie Callen150