USTA: Preston Crutchfield of Midland ranks 17,862nd in Boys’ 14 singles points bracket in week ending Aug. 20

Preston Crutchfield of Midland finished 17,862nd in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 14 bracket in the week ending Aug. 20.

They earned no points to finish the week with 80 single points.

Their ranking fell by 224 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.

Name	Starting Rank	Ending Rank	Single Points by week ending Aug. 20
Jackson Earl	5,890	5,742	353
Andre Perez	5,882	5,940	342
Bobby Warren	9,528	9,641	200
Cameron Newton	10,054	10,176	188
Baer Mize	12,381	12,544	142
Joey Maldonado	16,123	16,346	94
Bryson Powell	17,014	17,235	86
Preston Crutchfield	17,638	17,862	80
Noah Lopez	17,941	18,159	78
Graham Catalano	20,170	20,411	62
Joshua Aguilar	29,330	29,563	24