Midland Times

USTA: Rhodes McAlister of Midland ranks 29,330th in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending Aug. 13

Rhodes McAlister of Midland finished 29,330th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Aug. 13.

They earned no points to finish the week with 24 single points.

Their ranking fell by 205 from the week before.

There are 52 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 Aug. 13
NameStarting RankEnding RankSingle Points by week ending Aug. 13
John Gripp21,07421,28656
Cole Hendricks22,73822,97548
Rhodes McAlister29,12529,33024
Hudson Smith30,21830,31620
Collin Smith30,79530,84312
Evan McFarlin31,43631,4914
Michael Hernandez31,43631,4914