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Sturgis tennis player Preston Gump ranks in Boys’ 16 bracket in week ending May 29

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Sturgis tennis player Preston Gump is ranked 8,953rd in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 16 total points, split between 16 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 8,849th 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.

Sturgis Junior Boys’ 16 rankings in week ending May 29
NameTotal PointsSingle PointsDoubles Points
Walter Ebert510510N/A
Ian Earl3838N/A
Preston Gump1616N/A

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