Grand Junction Times

Grand Junction tennis player Matthew Silzell is ranked 7,759th in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 18 total points, split between 18 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 7,680th 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
Wayne Aggen	209	209	N/A
Matthew Silzell	18	18	N/A
Nicholas Silzell	16	16	N/A
Evan Gear	12	12	N/A
Sam Meyer	9	8	6
Evan Severs	9	8	6
Trevor Heer	7	6	6