Midland tennis player Collin Smith ranks in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending Aug. 27

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Collin Smith of Midland finished 30,983rd in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Aug. 27.

They earned no points to finish the week with 12 single points.

Their ranking fell by 64 from the week before.

There are 52 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 Aug. 27
NameStarting RankEnding RankSingle Points by week ending Aug. 27
John Gripp21,52414,862111
Rhodes McAlister29,56322,12154
Cole Hendricks23,24723,42048
Hudson Smith30,42130,49320
Collin Smith30,91930,98312
Evan McFarlin31,57431,6414
Michael Hernandez31,57431,6414