KC Reporter

Kansas City tennis player Sam Patel is ranked 1,572nd in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

They had 284 total points, split between 284 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 1,543rd 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
Damian Gutheil	4,342	2,940	3,638
Sam Patel	284	284	N/A
Berke Somasegaran	78	78	N/A
Bridger Carlton	56	56	N/A
Augustus Cianciaruso	36	36	N/A