Jefferson Reporter

Vestavia Hills tennis player Parker Liu won six points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association by January.

They started January ranked 5,065th.

Their six points playing doubles equal 15 percent of their total score, added to 100 percent of their singles points.

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	Doubles Points	Total Points
Ryan Pearlman	1,170	623
John Michael Yanosky	96	118
Luke Bedwell	81	70
Luke Bedwell	81	70
Parker Liu	6	32
Parker Liu	6	32