Rutherford Times

Murfreesboro tennis player Arjun Sood won 18 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association by January.

They started January ranked 1,207th.

Their 18 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
Kirkland Lalance	597	322
Kirkland Lalance	597	322
Daniel Melchiore	507	534
Andre Brunelle	108	16
Charlie Blanchard	18	3
John Gamble	18	21
Arjun Sood	18	51
Arjun Sood	18	51
John Gamble	18	21