USTA: Joanna Thomas of Midland ranks 26,192nd in Girls’ 18 singles points bracket in week ending Jan. 14

Joanna Thomas of Midland finished 26,192nd in the United States Tennis Association’s Girls’ 18 bracket in the week ending Jan. 14.

They earned no points to finish the week with 14 single points.

Their ranking fell by 104 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.

Name	Starting Rank	Ending Rank	Single Points by week ending Jan. 14
Lexi Torres	14,105	14,190	74
Joli Ardoin	14,404	14,501	71
Samantha Munt	17,280	17,381	48
Joanna Thomas	26,088	26,192	14
Bailey Placke	28,716	28,810	8