Huntsville Leader

Huntsville tennis player Parker Jacques is ranked 142nd in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 2,537 total points, split between 1,857 single points and 1,974 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 124th 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
Parker Jacques	2,537	1,857	1,974
Kaustubh Holcomb	2,068	1,488	1,842
Kirthan Holcomb	365	275	284
Benjamin Haggard	225	225	N/A
Charlie Robin	220	176	223
Houston Jacques	213	151	399
Jacob Corrigan	184	184	N/A
John Lusk	138	138	N/A
Martin Vasquez	90	90	N/A
Logan Thomas	83	83	N/A
Connor Jiminez	63	63	N/A
Grant Herr	14	14	N/A
Ryen Walker	12	12	N/A
Taylor Jones	8	8	N/A