Springfield Standard

Springfield tennis player Caleb Kim is ranked 234th in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

They had 2,027 total points, split between 1,349 single points and 2,586 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 2,709th 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
Caleb Kim	2,027	1,349	2,586
Austin Potter	1,630	1,118	1,755
William Beall	142	142	N/A
Cody Chaffin	112	112	N/A
Zane Hancock	61	38	150
Henry Scribner	48	48	N/A
Alex Murray	30	30	N/A