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Sam Brown ranks 3,550th in Boys’ 16 bracket in week ending May 29

Des Moines tennis player Sam Brown is ranked 3,550th in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 136 total points, split between 120 single points and 30 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 3,508th 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.

Des Moines Junior Boys’ 16 rankings in week ending May 29
NameTotal PointsSingle PointsDoubles Points
Sam Brown13612030

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