Topeka tennis player Ian Cusick is ranked 3,902nd in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.
They had 130 total points, split between 125 single points and 35 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 3,891st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britton Snyder | 360 | 353 | 45 |
| Ian Cusick | 130 | 125 | 35 |
| Carter Cool | 75 | 75 | N/A |
| Gavin Chavez | 35 | 30 | 35 |
| Mason Casebeer | 35 | 35 | N/A |
| Keegan Knudtson | 31 | 27 | 24 |
| Kiefer Von Lintel | 25 | 20 | 30 |
