Jefferson Reporter

Vestavia Hills tennis player Austin Hood won 30 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by May.

They started May ranked 8,705th.

Their 30 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
Luke Bedwell	615	398
Parker Liu	113	213
Austin Hood	30	41
Austin Hood	30	41