They had 1,838 total points, split between 1,440 single points and 1,674 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 198th 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.
Hilton Head Island Junior Boys’ 14 rankings in week ending May 15
| Name | Total Points | Single Points | Doubles Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lachlan Buckingham | 1,838 | 1,440 | 1,674 |
| Leo Nedkov | 1,698 | 1,218 | 1,845 |
| Andre Ziskind | 873 | 839 | 225 |
| Thomas Dowe | 452 | 429 | 150 |
| Evan Phillips | 384 | 300 | 405 |
| John Bart | 212 | 165 | 111 |
| John Ernest Friday IV | 188 | 179 | 60 |
| Gabriel Arnold | 107 | 98 | 60 |
| Etienne Dumas | 77 | 70 | 48 |
| Christian Arnold | 38 | 38 | 0 |
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