South Georgia Times

Valdosta tennis player Howell Burns is ranked 1,568th in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 349 total points, split between 338 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 1,533rd 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
George Tidmore	351	351	N/A
Howell Burns	349	338	N/A
Lleyton Gonzalez	77	77	N/A
David Pifer	63	63	N/A
John Horne	37	37	N/A
Stephen Moore	14	14	N/A
Swin Shaw	12	12	N/A