Lawrence Reporter

Lawrence tennis player George Thornton is ranked 3,086th in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 174 total points, split between 174 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 3,035th 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
Micah Ward	874	741	648
Jake Hedges	225	225	N/A
George Thornton	174	174	N/A
Jack Bauch	90	83	45
Maxwell McGuire	38	38	N/A
Drew Harrison	16	16	N/A
Asher Sikes	15	15	N/A
Sebastian Borjas	10	10	N/A