Somerset Times

Belle Mead tennis player Advaith Molakaseema is ranked 2,729th in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

They had 244 total points, split between 244 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 2,693rd 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
Brendon Liu	260	242	108
Advaith Molakaseema	244	244	N/A
Ethan Qian	212	212	N/A
Nathan Han	94	94	N/A
Wilson Dee	51	51	N/A
Amogh Ram Mutyala	40	40	N/A