Hartford Reporter

West Hartford tennis player Nicholas Hermes is ranked 1,159th in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 537 total points, split between 526 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 1,121st 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
Nicholas Hermes	537	526	N/A
Brandon Hermes	330	330	N/A
Trey Dodd	120	120	N/A
Alexander Hyams	48	48	N/A
Jamir Freeman	42	42	N/A