USTA: Michael Hernandez of Midland ranks 6,821st in Boys’ 12 combined points bracket in week ending Oct. 15

Michael Hernandez of Midland finished 6,821st in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Oct. 15.

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

Their ranking fell by 110 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 Oct. 15
NameStarting RankEnding RankTotal Points by week ending Oct. 15
John Gripp3,0933,147111
Rhodes McAlister4,3014,34554
Cole Hendricks4,4784,52948
Hudson Smith5,7805,86320
Collin Smith6,0466,29612
Evan McFarlin6,7136,8194
Michael Hernandez6,7116,8214