Midland Times

Midland tennis player Natalie Callen ranks in Girls’ 16 singles points bracket in week ending Oct. 8

Natalie Callen of Midland finished 25,811th in the United States Tennis Association’s Girls’ 16 bracket in the week ending Oct. 8.

They earned 15 points to finish the week with 15 single points.

There are 49 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 Girls’ 16 singles rankings in week ending Oct. 8
NameStarting RankEnding RankSingle Points by week ending Oct. 8
Joanna Thomas14,94314,63070
Samantha Munt15,58815,25264
Bailey Placke15,71115,37663
Harper Colwell25,95622,83923
Kate Hendricks25,77125,20117
Elizabeth NodolfN/A25,81115
Natalie CallenN/A25,81115