USTA: Bailey Placke of Midland ranks 28,465th in Girls’ 18 singles points bracket in week ending Aug. 13

Bailey Placke of Midland finished 28,465th in the United States Tennis Association’s Girls’ 18 bracket in the week ending Aug. 13.

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

Their ranking fell by 130 from the week before.

There are 50 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.

Name	Starting Rank	Ending Rank	Single Points by week ending Aug. 13
Samantha Munt	17,299	17,424	48
Joli Ardoin	20,451	20,610	30
Lexi Torres	23,278	23,420	21
Joanna Thomas	26,027	26,207	14
Bailey Placke	28,335	28,465	8