Ocean Springs tennis player Michael Smith won 70 points playing singles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association by the week ending March 5.
Their 70 points playing singles are combined with 15 percent of their doubles points and any bonus points for a 18,119th ranking.
They were ranked 18,119th the week before.
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 from Ocean Springs rankings in week ending March 5
| Name | Singles Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Bui | 196 | 196 |
| Finn Carpenter | 144 | 144 |
| Orin Wilkerson | 98 | 103 |
| Patrick Bingham | 96 | 96 |
| Jack Lee | 92 | 92 |
| Michael Smith | 70 | 75 |
| Brody Niles | 30 | 30 |
| Thomas McDowell | 24 | 24 |
