Jefferson Reporter

Vestavia Hills tennis player Austin Hood is ranked 2,497th in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

They had 268 total points, split between 245 single points and 150 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 2,461st 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	268	245	150
Rip Griffin	190	190	N/A
Davis Ainsworth	133	115	120
Philip Norris	106	106	N/A
John Brooks Harris Jr.	104	104	N/A
Hampton Holbert	66	66	N/A
Luke Lancaster	52	52	N/A
Alex Nelson	48	48	N/A
Sanders Johnson	40	40	N/A