How high did Midland junior tennis player Rhodes McAlister rank in Boys’ 12 bracket for total points in week ending Aug. 20?

Rhodes McAlister of Midland finished 5,282nd in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Aug. 20.

They earned zero points to finish the week with 24 total points.

Their ranking rose by 35 over the week before.

There are 51 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.

Junior Boys’ 12 total rankings in week ending Aug. 20
NameStarting RankEnding RankTotal Points by week ending Aug. 20
John Gripp4,1114,15956
Cole Hendricks4,3674,43048
Rhodes McAlister5,3175,28224
Hudson Smith5,6405,72320
Collin Smith5,9616,16412
Michael Hernandez6,5826,6604
Evan McFarlin6,5806,6624