Greenville Leader

Greer tennis player Philip Temple won 90 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by January.

They started January ranked 2,415th.

Their 90 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
Nathan Pitts	3,540	3,180
Connor Maddox	525	484
Jace Thompson	180	301
Nolan Curran	159	200
Liam Felty	90	306
Scott Greiner	90	152
Philip Temple	90	52
Philip Temple	90	52
Ethan Kukkamalla	87	93
Ethan Kukkamalla	87	93
Nathan Purica	48	103
Nathan Purica	48	103