Baton Rouge Reporter

Baton Rouge tennis player Jackson Belcher is ranked 409th in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

They had 1,383 total points, split between 1,152 single points and 1,395 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 383rd 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
Jackson Belcher	1,383	1,152	1,395
Ethan Davis	339	301	252
Gianni Pastore	284	258	53
Riley Deaton	220	220	N/A
Samuel Bullentini	213	206	46
Jude Romero	164	134	187
Harrison Hammett	80	80	N/A
Tanner Miller	40	40	N/A