Wichita Standard

Wichita tennis player Braeden Dugan is ranked 1,974th in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending March 5.

They had 193 total points, split between 193 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 2,406th 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
Brandon Steven	2,982	2,250	1,568
Vihaan Ganganala	595	573	N/A
Taylor Goates	473	473	N/A
Chris Sokolosky	335	335	N/A
Amir Khicha	325	314	N/A
Braeden Dugan	193	193	N/A
Harry Hoover	162	162	N/A
William Farha	128	128	N/A
Max Timsah	60	60	N/A
Harsha Maradana	50	50	N/A
James Nolan	30	30	N/A
Chase Park	28	28	N/A