Jefferson Reporter

Hoover tennis player Sam Nichols is ranked 5,980th in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 48 total points, split between 48 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 5,908th 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
Gavin Patton	429	429	N/A
Samuel Sellers	419	354	285
Wyler Washburn	282	278	24
Akshath Hemanth	132	132	N/A
Krish Jaikumar	128	128	N/A
Sam Nichols	48	48	N/A
Josh Wittmann	38	38	N/A
Brady Conti	38	38	N/A
Jackson Plugge	33	33	N/A
Will Hart	32	32	N/A
Colby Lawson	14	14	N/A