They had 1,022 total points, split between 942 single points and 162 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 536th 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.
Data was collected on Sept. 1 from USTA.
Ellicott City Junior Boys’ 16 rankings in week ending May 15
| Name | Total Points | Single Points | Doubles Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mukundh Boopathi | 1,022 | 942 | 162 |
| Avinash Kakarala | 994 | 983 | 0 |
| Michael Asher | 336 | 298 | 0 |
| Vijay Jagarapu | 296 | 296 | 0 |
| Jens Holger Nissen | 284 | 246 | 89 |
| Gaetano Scafidi | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| Raphael Feldman | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Ryan Huang | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Savvas Bifsas | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Abhishek Kolli | 14 | 14 | 0 |
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