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Midland tennis player John Gripp ranks in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending July 16
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John Gripp of Midland finished 20,991st in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending July 16.

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

Their ranking fell by 141 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 July 16
NameStarting RankEnding RankSingle Points by week ending July 16
John Gripp20,85020,99156
Cole Hendricks22,40422,56748
Rhodes McAlister28,89329,05824
Hudson Smith30,11130,18720
Collin Smith30,79330,85212
Evan McFarlin31,45531,5234
Michael Hernandez31,45531,5234