Fort Myers tennis player Peter Berns is ranked 1,723rd in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending March 5.
They had 454 total points, split between 392 single points and 236 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 1,759th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Berns | 454 | 392 | 236 |
| Ryan Lancaster | 171 | 171 | N/A |
| Kaden Ksar | 71 | 71 | N/A |
| Dylan Moon | 53 | 53 | N/A |
| Daniel Osipenko | 48 | 48 | N/A |
| Ryan Bloom | 35 | 35 | N/A |
| Caden Cook | 29 | 29 | N/A |
