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

Rhodes McAlister of Midland finished 22,002nd 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 54 single points.

Their ranking fell by 181 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 Sept. 17
John Gripp	14,594	14,701	111
Rhodes McAlister	21,821	22,002	54
Cole Hendricks	23,103	23,316	48
Hudson Smith	30,389	30,461	20
Collin Smith	30,886	30,951	12
Evan McFarlin	31,564	31,640	4
Michael Hernandez	31,564	31,640	4