Midland Times

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

There are seven 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 2,976th with 101 points in the week ending July 23. They have 135 total points.

They were ranked 5,971st the week before.

Midland is home to 48 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 week ending July 23:
NameTotal PointsBonus Points
Sarah Stewart1350
Samantha Munt480
Joli Ardoin300
Lexi Torres210
Joanna Thomas140
Bailey Placke80