Buffalo Ledger

Buffalo tennis player Michael Antonius is ranked ninth in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

They had 9,494 total points, split between 6,529 single points and 5,257 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 ninth 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
Michael Antonius	9,494	6,529	5,257
Oliver Zinaja	789	766	154
Collin Mika	414	391	154
Ryan Kneer	74	74	N/A
Rayvant Pendyala	61	61	N/A
Samir Fares	60	60	N/A
Daniel Lin	30	30	N/A