Nathan Hernandez ranks 287th in Boys’ 14 bracket in May

Hinsdale tennis player Nathan Hernandez finished 287th in May in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association.

They started May ranked 352nd.

By the end of the month they’d earned 1,572 across singles and doubles tournaments.

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.

Rankings are released weekly.