Midland Times

Midland tennis player Hudson Smith ranks in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending Oct. 1

Hudson Smith of Midland finished 30,649th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Oct. 1.

They earned no points to finish the week with 20 single points.

Their ranking fell by 93 from the week before.

There are 50 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 Oct. 1
NameStarting RankEnding RankSingle Points by week ending Oct. 1
John Gripp14,78714,931111
Rhodes McAlister22,22022,40254
Cole Hendricks23,53323,73248
Hudson Smith30,55630,64920
Collin Smith31,03431,11912
Evan McFarlin31,73131,8404
Michael Hernandez31,73131,8404