Midland tennis player Michael Hernandez ranks in Boys’ 12 combined points bracket in week ending Sept. 17

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Michael Hernandez of Midland finished 6,767th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Sept. 17.

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

Their ranking fell by 104 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.

Junior Boys’ 12 total rankings in week ending Sept. 17
NameStarting RankEnding RankTotal Points by week ending Sept. 17
John Gripp3,0853,141111
Rhodes McAlister4,2314,30554
Cole Hendricks4,4104,47348
Hudson Smith5,7085,78120
Collin Smith6,1806,18312
Evan McFarlin6,6616,7654
Michael Hernandez6,6636,7674