They had 717 total points, split between 672 single points and 205 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 971st 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.
Santa Monica Junior Boys’ 18 rankings in week ending Oct. 1
| Name | Total Points | Single Points | Doubles Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| James MacDonald | 999 | 750 | 270 |
| Dylan O'Connell-de Cerchio | 964 | 900 | 426 |
| Simon Catanzaro | 717 | 672 | 205 |
| Andrew Kurgan | 443 | 396 | 312 |
| Vincent Cheng | 385 | 309 | 507 |
| Paul Kurgan | 169 | 169 | N/A |
| Michael Baravarian | 159 | 159 | N/A |
| Lucas Markle | 94 | 94 | N/A |
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