USTA: John Gripp of Midland ranks 9,558th in Boys’ 14 combined points bracket in week ending Feb. 11

John Gripp of Midland finished 9,558th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 14 bracket in the week ending Feb. 11.

They earned zero points to finish the week with 30 total points.

Their ranking fell by 77 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.

Junior Boys’ 14 total rankings in week ending Feb. 11
NameStarting RankEnding RankTotal Points by week ending Feb. 11
Jackson Earl1,5771,597396
Bryson Powell2,9943,041205
Preston Crutchfield5,7953,527170
Noah Lopez3,5843,614165
Baer Mize6,4126,45267
Graham Catalano6,6576,69462
John Gripp9,4819,55830