Nashville Standard

Nashville tennis player Ethan Bittles won 189 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association by January.

They started January ranked 1,770th.

Their 189 points playing doubles equal 15 percent of their total score, added to 100 percent of their singles points.

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	Doubles Points	Total Points
Anson Anderson	740	564
Hank Trondson	690	766
David Han	189	74
Ethan Bittles	189	50
David Han	189	74
Ethan Bittles	189	50
Foster Pierce	150	175
Elliott Parker	21	33
Elliott Parker	21	33
Martin Grier	19	59
Martin Grier	19	59