Midland Times

USTA: Jacob Newton of Midland ranks 20,515th in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending March 11

Jacob Newton of Midland finished 20,515th in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending March 11.

They earned 42 points to finish the week with 62 single points.

Their ranking rose by 9,963 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.

Junior Boys’ 12 singles rankings in week ending March 11
NameStarting RankEnding RankSingle Points by week ending March 11
John Gripp8,1526,687287
Rhodes McAlister12,0259,894188
Jacob Newton30,47820,51562
Luke Beaufait21,71521,93755
Cole Hendricks29,62526,70036
Alex BlankenshipN/A29,85424
Cooper Chang-RingenerN/A29,85424
Christopher NavarreteN/A31,01612
Collin Smith30,94131,01612