USTA: Rhodes McAlister of Midland ranks 3,694th in Boys’ 12 combined points bracket in week ending Dec. 24

Rhodes McAlister of Midland finished 3,694th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Dec. 24.

They earned 32 points to finish the week with 86 total points.

Their ranking rose by 728 over 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.

Junior Boys’ 12 total rankings in week ending Dec. 24
NameStarting RankEnding RankTotal Points by week ending Dec. 24
John Gripp3,2053,237111
Rhodes McAlister4,4223,69486
Luke Beaufait4,3764,42455
Cole Hendricks5,4655,49624
Collin Smith6,3206,27212
Hudson Smith6,3216,27312