Midland tennis player Evan McFarlin ranks in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in August

Evan McFarlin of Midland finished 31,506th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in August.

They earned no singles points in June to end the month with four single points.

Their ranking rose by 128 over the month before.

There are 55 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 August
NamePrevious Month Ending RankEnding RankSingle Points at end of August
John Gripp21,53114,494111
Rhodes McAlister29,53021,68354
Cole Hendricks23,20722,97448
Hudson Smith30,42030,35220
Collin Smith30,96730,84512
Evan McFarlin31,63431,5064
Michael Hernandez31,63431,5064