Midland Times

Midland tennis player Jacob Newton ranks in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending Feb. 11

Jacob Newton of Midland finished 30,503rd in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending Feb. 11.

They earned no points to finish the week with 20 single points.

Their ranking fell by 45 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.

Standings are released weekly.

Junior Boys’ 12 singles rankings in week ending Feb. 11
NameStarting RankEnding RankSingle Points by week ending Feb. 11
John Gripp11,81511,910151
Rhodes McAlister17,07717,21586
Luke Beaufait21,83321,96355
Cole Hendricks29,63629,76324
Jacob Newton30,45830,50320
Collin Smith30,91230,96412