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Blake Walker junior tennis player earns 264 in Boys’ 14 bracket in week ending March 5

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Hickory tennis player Blake Walker is ranked 2,556th in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending March 5.

They had 264 total points, split between 264 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 2,611th 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.

Hickory Junior Boys’ 14 rankings in week ending March 5
NameTotal PointsSingle PointsDoubles Points
Graham Powers742675444
Blake Walker264264N/A
Henry Thompson3838N/A
Robert Winfield3030N/A

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