USTA: John Gripp of Midland ranks 16,915th in Boys’ 14 singles points bracket in week ending March 11

John Gripp of Midland finished 16,915th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 14 bracket in the week ending March 11.

They earned 11 points to finish the week with 89 single points.

Their ranking rose by 1,115 over 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 11
Jackson Earl	5,118	5,165	366
Preston Crutchfield	8,872	7,553	252
Bryson Powell	9,099	9,185	205
Graham Catalano	20,293	15,236	104
John Gripp	18,030	16,915	89
Rhodes McAlister	18,188	17,300	85
Baer Mize	19,667	19,866	67
Jakob Hurst	N/A	24,251	44
William Morris	N/A	24,831	42
Lateef Oyewole	N/A	26,700	36