USTA: Natalie Callen of Midland ranks 1,250 in Girls’ 16 bonus points bracket in October

Natalie Callen of Midland finished 1,250th in the United States Tennis Association’s Girls’ 16 bracket in the month.

They have no bonus points by the end of the month.

Their ranking fell by 36 from the month 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.

Data collected on Oct. 29 from USTA.

Junior Girls’ 16 bonus rankings in October
NameStarting RankEnding RankBonus Points at End of Month
Elizabeth Nodolf1,2141,2500
Harper Colwell1,2141,2500
Joanna Thomas1,2141,2500
Kate Hendricks1,2141,2500
Natalie Callen1,2141,2500
Samantha Munt1,2141,2500