They had 308 total points, split between 263 single points and 300 double points. USTA rankings are determined by adding 100 percent of singles points and 15 percent of doubles points plus any bonus points earned.
They were ranked 2,188th 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.
Ocean Springs Junior Boys’ 14 rankings in week ending Oct. 1
| Name | Total Points | Single Points | Doubles Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Caldwell | 508 | 467 | 270 |
| Liam Schleh | 308 | 263 | 300 |
| Patrick Bingham | 179 | 151 | 158 |
| Thomas Graeber | 127 | 108 | 126 |
| Nial Chen | 103 | 90 | 85 |
| Zeke Carpenter | 99 | 94 | 30 |
| Michael Smith | 98 | 90 | 50 |
| Eden Bui | 78 | 73 | 30 |
| Parker Curtindale | 63 | 60 | 20 |
| Orin Wilkerson | 59 | 55 | 27 |
| William Marsh | 53 | 50 | 18 |
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