USTA: Jacob Newton of Midland ranks 30,478th in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending March 4

Jacob Newton of Midland finished 30,478th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending March 4.

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

Their ranking rose by 152 over the week before.

There are 41 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 March 4
John Gripp	9,962	8,152	231
Rhodes McAlister	13,675	12,025	146
Luke Beaufait	22,255	21,715	55
Cole Hendricks	29,930	29,625	24
Jacob Newton	30,630	30,478	20
Collin Smith	31,087	30,941	12