Shelby Reporter

Collierville tennis player Ryder Dace won eight points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by January.

They started January ranked 4,077th.

Their eight points playing doubles equal 15 percent of their total score, added to 100 percent of their singles points.

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	Doubles Points	Total Points
Ranjay Arul	1,323	841
Timothy Gambrell	108	147
Nate Wittke	90	188
Christian Durham	48	41
Christian Durham	48	41
Ansh Sampat	30	197
Ryder Dace	8	33
Ryder Dace	8	33
Brandon Roper	6	35
Brandon Roper	6	35