Oxford Reporter

New Albany tennis player Alan Ortega is ranked 1,028th in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 387 total points, split between 376 single points and any 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 1,008th 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
Alan Ortega	387	376	N/A
Brace Bowman	286	286	N/A
Joseph Smithey	248	248	N/A
Jeriyah Hightower	190	190	N/A
Cooper Wallis	60	60	N/A
Kidd Bennet	54	54	N/A