Midland Times

Midland tennis player John Gripp ranks in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending Sept. 17

John Gripp of Midland finished 14,701st in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Sept. 17.

They earned no points to finish the week with 111 single points.

Their ranking fell by 107 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 Sept. 17
NameStarting RankEnding RankSingle Points by week ending Sept. 17
John Gripp14,59414,701111
Rhodes McAlister21,82122,00254
Cole Hendricks23,10323,31648
Hudson Smith30,38930,46120
Collin Smith30,88630,95112
Evan McFarlin31,56431,6404
Michael Hernandez31,56431,6404