Midland Times

USTA: How many Midland junior tennis players are ranked in Girls’ 18 category?

There are six junior tennis players from Midland ranked in the Girls’ 18 category by the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Sarah Stewart is the top-ranked girl in the category at 1,398th with 413 points in June. They have 447 total points.

They were ranked 5,915th the month 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’ 18 category in June
NameTotal PointsBonus Points
Sarah Stewart4470
Montserrat Salazar600
Samantha Munt440
Lexi Torres320
Joli Ardoin300