Tri-City Sun

Midland tennis player Nimai Patel won 36 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by February.

They started February ranked 6,400th.

Their 36 points playing doubles equal 15 percent of their total score, added to 100 percent of their singles points.

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	Doubles Points	Total Points
Aaron Li	411	363
Austin King	315	787
Nimai Patel	36	68
Nimai Patel	36	68