USTA: Joanna Thomas of Midland ranks 14,827th in Girls’ 16 singles points bracket in week ending Nov. 19

Joanna Thomas of Midland finished 14,827th in the United States Tennis Association’s Girls’ 16 bracket in the week ending Nov. 19.

They earned no points to finish the week with 70 single points.

Their ranking fell by 117 from the week before.

There are 43 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 Girls’ 16 singles rankings in week ending Nov. 19
NameStarting RankEnding RankSingle Points by week ending Nov. 19
Joli Ardoin11,24811,435115
Joanna Thomas14,71014,82770
Samantha Munt15,34415,45864
Bailey Placke15,48316,70254
Harper Colwell23,03223,18423
Elizabeth Nodolf22,29923,60821