Bridgeport Times

Trumbull tennis player Dean Jackson is ranked 4,792nd in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending May 29.

They had 78 total points, split between 78 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 4,720th 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
Paul James	567	510	150
Vishnu Kumar	231	231	N/A
Vallab Kumar	219	219	N/A
Andre Espiritu	120	120	N/A
Dean Jackson	78	78	N/A
Justin Ilie	18	18	N/A