Philly Leader

Philadelphia tennis player Royce Goodman is ranked 978th in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

They had 650 total points, split between 605 single points and 300 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 968th 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
Joshua Bayete Miller	2,717	1,943	2,064
Samir Roberts-Mouzon	1,237	935	2,010
Royce Goodman	650	605	300
Levi Santa	199	199	N/A
Yosef Nisimi	184	184	N/A
Wyatt Busey	62	62	N/A
Charles Hewson	60	60	N/A
Namir Smith	48	17	208
Axel Bauriedel	45	45	N/A
Henry Mather	43	43	N/A
Oliver Pao	32	32	N/A
Jayson Blum	30	30	N/A