They had 7,400 total points, split between 5,010 single points and 1,215 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 fourth 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.
Data was collected on Sept. 1 from USTA.
Long Beach Junior Boys’ 12 rankings in week ending May 15
| Name | Total Points | Single Points | Doubles Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Alvarez | 7,400 | 5,010 | 1,215 |
| Asher Yuan | 1,132 | 970 | 630 |
| Andrew Guerrero | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Maxim Shulga | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Corey Cheung | 16 | 16 | 0 |
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