Midland Times

Rhodes McAlister of Midland finished 17,532nd 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 single points.

Their ranking rose by 4,799 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.

Standings are released weekly.

Name	Starting Rank	Ending Rank	Single Points by week ending Dec. 24
John Gripp	14,799	14,901	111
Rhodes McAlister	22,331	17,532	86
Luke Beaufait	22,190	22,359	55
Cole Hendricks	29,950	30,024	24
Collin Smith	31,081	31,123	12
Hudson Smith	31,081	31,123	12