USTA: Evan McFarlin of Midland ranks 31,731st in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending Sept. 24

Evan McFarlin of Midland finished 31,731st in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Sept. 24.

They earned no points to finish the week with 4 single points.

Their ranking fell by 91 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. 24
John Gripp	14,701	14,787	111
Rhodes McAlister	22,002	22,220	54
Cole Hendricks	23,316	23,533	48
Hudson Smith	30,461	30,556	20
Collin Smith	30,951	31,034	12
Evan McFarlin	31,640	31,731	4
Michael Hernandez	31,640	31,731	4