Midland tennis player Michael Hernandez ranks in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending Aug. 20

Michael Hernandez of Midland finished 31,574th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Aug. 20.

They earned no points to finish the week with 4 single points.

Their ranking fell by 83 from 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.

Standings are released weekly.

Junior Boys’ 12 singles rankings in week ending Aug. 20
NameStarting RankEnding RankSingle Points by week ending Aug. 20
John Gripp21,28621,52456
Cole Hendricks22,97523,24748
Rhodes McAlister29,33029,56324
Hudson Smith30,31630,42120
Collin Smith30,84330,91912
Evan McFarlin31,49131,5744
Michael Hernandez31,49131,5744