They had 993 total points, split between 901 single points and 315 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 500th 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.
Los Angeles Junior Boys’ 18 rankings in week ending May 15
| Name | Total Points | Single Points | Doubles Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zsombor Velcz | 1,200 | 750 | 3,000 |
| Andrew Mendelson | 993 | 901 | 315 |
| Sam Landau | 416 | 405 | 0 |
| Brodie Young-Smith | 371 | 371 | 0 |
| Julian Alamares | 203 | 198 | 30 |
| Henry Payne | 118 | 113 | 0 |
| Michael Kaplan | 93 | 79 | 0 |
| Michael Fourticq | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| Tory Bailey | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| Avi Carson | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| Maxim Drinchich | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| Michael Cheng | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| Diego Marin | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Lucas Rasovich | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Cassius Chinlund | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Andrew Arkow | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| William Schneir | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Titus Pittman | 6 | 6 | 0 |
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