USTA: Samantha Munt of Midland ranks 15,930th in Girls’ 18 singles points bracket in week ending March 18

Samantha Munt of Midland finished 15,930th in the United States Tennis Association’s Girls’ 18 bracket in the week ending March 18.

They earned no points to finish the week with 59 single points.

Their ranking fell by 108 from the week before.

There are 52 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 18
Joli Ardoin	13,924	14,013	76
Lexi Torres	14,155	14,246	74
Samantha Munt	15,822	15,930	59
Joanna Thomas	26,178	26,327	14
Bailey Placke	28,847	28,981	8