Dupage Policy Journal

Hinsdale tennis player Blaze Burt is ranked 4,589th in the junior Boys’ 12 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 8 total points, split between 8 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 4,548th 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
Nicholas Du	780	712	N/A
Amir Khan	639	628	N/A
Amaan Khan	322	322	N/A
George Maragos	168	168	N/A
James Stangle	158	158	N/A
Vedh White	128	128	N/A
Jack Dills	20	20	N/A
Blaze Burt	8	8	N/A
Luke Cooper	4	4	N/A