Macon Times

Macon tennis player Maddux Soanes is ranked 2,797th in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

They had 144 total points, split between 144 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 2,742nd 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
Shepard Edwards	332	327	30
Ethan Lashley	252	252	N/A
Maddux Soanes	144	144	N/A
William Bere Leary	132	132	N/A
Will Perry	106	106	N/A
Morris Ballard	48	48	N/A
Moneal Patel	38	38	N/A
Charlie Kelley	12	12	N/A