They had 324 total points, split between 286 single points and 253 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 1,981st 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.
Philadelphia Junior Boys’ 18 rankings in week ending Oct. 1
| Name | Total Points | Single Points | Doubles Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajay Sheth | 1,478 | 1,119 | 2,394 |
| Nathan Arnold | 324 | 286 | 253 |
| Armon Meinstein | 268 | 221 | 315 |
| Benedict Tessler | 113 | 113 | N/A |
| Andrew Blum | 98 | 98 | N/A |
| Cooper Loubier | 95 | 95 | N/A |
| Keith Bunn | 86 | 86 | N/A |
| Kevin McHale | 80 | 80 | N/A |
| Drew Sharon | 64 | 64 | N/A |
| Chris Ji | 48 | 48 | N/A |
| Ezra Raphael | 47 | 47 | N/A |
| Joshua Bayete Miller | 46 | 46 | N/A |
| Sam Bekelman | 30 | 30 | N/A |
| Owen Erdman | 29 | 29 | N/A |
| Gabriel Crothall | 26 | 26 | N/A |
| Samuel Marion | 26 | 26 | N/A |
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