Holland Reporter

Zeeland tennis player Jaden Bender is ranked 977th in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending March 5.

They had 728 total points, split between 672 single points and 376 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 971st 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
Jaden Bender	728	672	376
Alexander Maschke	149	122	178
Nathaniel McFall	104	90	90
Brady Schanski	98	98	N/A
Joshua Dawson	72	72	N/A
Gabe Jarvis	35	30	30
Burkley Stoel	30	30	N/A
Landen Mosbauer	18	18	N/A