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USTA: Rhodes McAlister of Midland ranks 4,372nd in Boys’ 12 combined points bracket in week ending Sept. 24
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Rhodes McAlister of Midland finished 4,372nd in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Sept. 24.

They earned zero points to finish the week with 54 total points.

Their ranking fell by 67 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. 24
NameStarting RankEnding RankTotal Points by week ending Sept. 24
John Gripp3,1413,173111
Rhodes McAlister4,3054,37254
Cole Hendricks4,4734,55448
Hudson Smith5,7815,89620
Collin Smith6,1836,48512
Michael Hernandez6,7676,8574
Evan McFarlin6,7656,8594