There are three junior tennis players from Cedar Falls ranked in the Boys’ 16 category in the week ending Oct. 21 by the United States Tennis Association.
There were three junior tennis players who ranked in Boys’ 16 bracket the previous week.
Ben Smalley is the top ranked boy in the category with 198 points.
Players earn points by winning matches in tournaments, with bonus points awarded based on the standing of their opponent.
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.
Rankings are released weekly.
Cedar Falls junior players in Boys’ 16 category
| Rank | Name | Bonus Points |
|---|---|---|
| 3,529 | Ben Smalley | 0 |
| 6,109 | Sai Pranav Kota | 0 |
| 7,345 | Edward Lin | 0 |
