Cedar Falls tennis player Ben Smalley won 73 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by February.
They started February ranked 7,828th.
Their 73 points playing doubles equal 15 percent of their total score, added to 100 percent of their singles points.
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.
Cedar Falls Junior Boys’ 16 doubles rankings by end of February 2022
| Name | Doubles Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| Param Sampat | 575 | 429 |
| Sai Pranav Kota | 465 | 456 |
| Ben Smalley | 73 | 53 |
| Ben Smalley | 73 | 53 |
