How did Midland’s Michael Hernandez rank in Boys’ 12 bracket for singles points in week ending Oct. 22?

Michael Hernandez of Midland finished 31,750th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Oct. 22.

They earned no points to finish the week with 4 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.

Name	Starting Rank	Ending Rank	Single Points by week ending Oct. 22
John Gripp	14,718	14,813	111
Rhodes McAlister	22,061	22,229	54
Cole Hendricks	23,414	23,596	48
Hudson Smith	30,490	30,557	20
Collin Smith	30,981	31,053	12
Evan McFarlin	31,657	31,750	4
Michael Hernandez	31,657	31,750	4