Jefferson Reporter

Vestavia Hills tennis player Bennett Elkins is ranked 3,358th in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending March 5.

They had 72 total points, split between 72 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 3,433rd 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	477	477	N/A
Davis Ainsworth	170	170	N/A
Sanders Johnson	148	148	N/A
Bennett Elkins	72	72	N/A
Ben Wetta	8	8	N/A
William McClendon	8	8	N/A