South Birmingham Times

Helena tennis player Michael Manning is ranked 4,570th in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 86 total points, split between 84 single points and 16 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 4,506th 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
Joshua Nichols	238	238	N/A
Michael Manning	86	84	16
Andrew Marshall	39	39	N/A
Brett McGehee	30	30	N/A
Reggie Henson	23	23	N/A
Luke Emerson	12	12	N/A