Midland Times

Midland tennis player Rhodes McAlister ranks in Boys’ 12 bonus points bracket in week ending Feb. 11

Rhodes McAlister of Midland finished 603rd in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Feb. 11.

They have zero bonus points having earned zero in the last week.

Their ranking fell by nine from the week before.

There are 40 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.

Data collected on Feb. 11 from USTA.

Junior Boys’ 12 bonus rankings in week ending Feb. 11
NameStarting RankEnding RankBonus Points in week ending Feb. 11
Cole Hendricks5946030
Collin Smith5946030
Jacob Newton5946030
John Gripp5946030
Luke Beaufait5946030
Rhodes McAlister5946030