South Palm Beach Today

Lake Worth tennis player Joseph Lawrence is ranked 789th in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

They had 554 total points, split between 545 single points and 57 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 775th 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
Joseph Lawrence	554	545	57
Aleksander Zoeschg	162	162	N/A
Ryker Litteken	158	158	N/A
Knox Hinderberger	66	66	N/A
Bryce Jenner	42	42	N/A