They had 570 total points, split between 544 single points and 171 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 1,249th 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.
Nashville Junior Boys’ 16 rankings in week ending Oct. 1
| Name | Total Points | Single Points | Doubles Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Grier | 570 | 544 | 171 |
| Ethan Bittles | 350 | 280 | 465 |
| Elliott Parker | 338 | 298 | 165 |
| Jack Nail | 322 | 319 | 20 |
| Oliver Craddock | 205 | 146 | 378 |
| Ethan Caldwell | 145 | 123 | 147 |
| Ezra Crum | 117 | 111 | 43 |
| Samuel Craddock | 95 | 85 | 54 |
| Gavin Boyce | 46 | 41 | 30 |
| Robert Hobart | 45 | 44 | 6 |
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