USTA: Collin Smith of Midland ranks 31,126th in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending Oct. 29

Collin Smith of Midland finished 31,126th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Oct. 29.

They earned no points to finish the week with 12 single points.

Their ranking fell by 73 from the week before.

There are 49 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. 29
John Gripp	14,813	14,971	111
Luke Beaufait	N/A	22,302	55
Rhodes McAlister	22,229	22,451	54
Cole Hendricks	23,596	23,851	48
Hudson Smith	30,557	30,657	20
Collin Smith	31,053	31,126	12
Evan McFarlin	31,750	31,829	4
Michael Hernandez	31,750	31,829	4