Midland Times

Midland tennis player Collin Smith ranks in Boys’ 12 singles points bracket in week ending March 18

Collin Smith of Midland finished 31,053rd in the United States Tennis Association’s Boys’ 12 bracket in the week ending March 18.

They earned no points to finish the week with 12 single points.

Their ranking fell by 37 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.

Junior Boys’ 12 singles rankings in week ending March 18
NameStarting RankEnding RankSingle Points by week ending March 18
John Gripp6,6876,734287
Rhodes McAlister9,8949,971188
Jacob Newton20,51520,64262
Luke Beaufait21,93722,04755
Cole Hendricks26,70026,83036
Alex Blankenship29,85429,90624
Cooper Chang-Ringener29,85429,90624
Christopher Navarrete31,01631,05312
Collin Smith31,01631,05312