Junior tennis: how many Midland players are ranked by the USTA in the Girls’ 16 category?

There are six junior tennis players from Midland ranked in the Girls’ 16 category by the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Joli Ardoin is the top-ranked girl in the category at 4,198th with two points in December. They have 115 total points.

They were ranked 4,116th the month before.

Midland is home to 43 junior tennis players currently ranked by the USTA.

Players earn points by winning matches in tournaments, with bonus points awarded based on the standing of their opponent.

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.

Midland junior players in Girls’ 16 category in December
NameTotal PointsBonus Points
Joli Ardoin1150
Joanna Thomas700
Samantha Munt640
Bailey Placke540
Harper Colwell230
Elizabeth Nodolf210