San Marino tennis player Ryan Kim is ranked 1,800th in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.
They had 246 total points, split between 200 single points and 307 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 4,368th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasuhiro Nakayama | 288 | 288 | N/A |
| Ryan Kim | 246 | 200 | 307 |
| Mason Hsieh | 242 | 196 | 307 |
| Shervin Kasravi | 213 | 213 | N/A |
| Aaron Loh | 105 | 102 | 20 |
| Peter Brassard | 72 | 72 | N/A |
| Justin Chen | 72 | 72 | N/A |
| Lucas Hsieh | 68 | 68 | N/A |
| Joshua Chien | 46 | 46 | N/A |
| Nathan Cheng | 36 | 36 | N/A |
| Jerry Shi | 30 | 30 | N/A |
