Jefferson Reporter

Vestavia Hills tennis player Austin Hood is ranked 963rd in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 423 total points, split between 423 single points and any 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 938th 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.

Name	Total Points	Single Points	Doubles Points
Austin Hood	423	423	N/A
Rip Griffin	162	162	N/A
John Brooks Harris Jr.	156	156	N/A
Collier Floyd	107	98	60
Sanders Johnson	92	92	N/A
Charlie Larocca	57	48	60
Hampton Holbert	38	38	N/A