Wichita Standard

Wichita tennis player Taylor Goates is ranked 5,895th in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 36 total points, split between 36 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 5,781st 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
Charles Gentile	852	852	N/A
Brandon Steven	738	517	279
Evan Goates	614	603	N/A
Lad Oborny	505	505	N/A
Rock Steven	300	212	171
Amir Khicha	191	191	N/A
Vihaan Ganganala	57	57	N/A
Peter Do	38	38	N/A
Taylor Goates	36	36	N/A
Isaac Homan	30	30	N/A
Hudson Grizzell	24	24	N/A
William Farha	16	16	N/A
Chris Sokolosky	8	8	N/A
Tyler Jones	6	6	N/A
Henrik Villanueva	6	6	N/A