Jefferson Reporter

Vestavia Hills tennis player Rip Griffin is ranked 5,573rd in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 41 total points, split between 41 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 5,471st 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
Luke Bedwell	1,521	1,240	369
Parker Liu	336	336	N/A
Austin Hood	112	112	N/A
Carter Willis	76	76	N/A
Norman Settles Jr.	67	66	6
Rip Griffin	41	41	N/A
John Brooks Harris Jr.	35	35	N/A
Collier Floyd	22	20	12
Sanders Johnson	19	19	N/A
Pablo Velez	16	16	N/A
Chethan Mallempati	16	16	N/A
Charlie Larocca	12	10	12
Hampton Holbert	8	8	N/A