Pinal Today

Paradise Valley tennis player Naren Gudavalli is ranked 288th in the junior Boys’ 14 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 1,571 total points, split between 1,132 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 291st 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
Naren Gudavalli	1,571	1,132	N/A
Gadin Arun	1,246	823	N/A
Ayden Little	102	102	N/A
Jack Filby	78	78	N/A
Jaden Goldman	57	56	6
Dylan Yeung	41	38	22