Wiregrass Times

Dothan tennis player Mitchell Piedra is ranked 708th in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

They had 972 total points, split between 844 single points and 855 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 700th 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
Mitchell Piedra	972	844	855
Ethan Peel	146	128	120
Brody Williams	78	70	55
Jackson Hughes	54	51	21