Midland Times

Midland tennis player Collin Smith ranks in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending March 4

Collin Smith of Midland finished 30,941st 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 12 single points.

Their ranking rose by 146 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.

Junior Boys’ 12 singles rankings in week ending March 4
NameStarting RankEnding RankSingle Points by week ending March 4
John Gripp9,9628,152231
Rhodes McAlister13,67512,025146
Luke Beaufait22,25521,71555
Cole Hendricks29,93029,62524
Jacob Newton30,63030,47820
Collin Smith31,08730,94112