Columbus Standard

Columbus tennis player Alek Devidze is ranked 3,873rd in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending March 5.

They had 50 total points, split between 50 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 3,938th 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
Luca Devidze	66	66	N/A
Alek Devidze	50	50	N/A
Koshi Fujiwara	32	32	N/A
Soham Gugale	16	16	N/A
Advait Aras	8	8	N/A
Ronit Mengale	4	4	N/A