USTA: Jerall Farris of Midland ranks 27,787th in Boys’ 18 singles points bracket in week ending Jan. 14

Jerall Farris of Midland finished 27,787th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 18 bracket in the week ending Jan. 14.

They earned no points to finish the week with 32 single points.

Their ranking fell by 84 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
Camden Foreman	16,901	17,010	89
Cameron Newton	N/A	20,239	65
Caden Carriger	22,818	22,929	50
Lyndon Kowalczyk	22,818	22,929	50
McLane Davis	22,818	22,929	50
Jerall Farris	27,703	27,787	32
Joey Maldonado	29,089	29,196	28