Midland Times

USTA: Joanna Thomas of Midland ranks 26,034th in Girls’ 18 singles points bracket in week ending Feb. 4

Joanna Thomas of Midland finished 26,034th in the United States Tennis Association’s Girls’ 18 bracket in the week ending Feb. 4.

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

Their ranking rose by 368 over the week before.

There are 42 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.

Junior Girls’ 18 singles rankings in week ending Feb. 4
NameStarting RankEnding RankSingle Points by week ending Feb. 4
Lexi Torres14,32214,04574
Joli Ardoin14,63414,35171
Samantha Munt17,54117,20848
Joanna Thomas26,40226,03414
Bailey Placke29,02128,7018