Dayton Reporter

Dayton tennis player Michael Shope is ranked 396th in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

They had 1,408 total points, split between 1,257 single points and 548 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 394th 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
Michael Shope	1,408	1,257	548
Amir Nazarov	145	142	20
Declan Wooton	138	138	N/A
Luke Edwards	105	105	N/A
Jake Critchfield	67	59	56
Jonah Grismer	56	56	N/A
Evan Schulz	30	30	N/A