East Wake Times

Wake Forest tennis player Derek Shute won 21 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by February.

They started February ranked 5,249th.

Their 21 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
Ryan Gipner	179	210
Ryan Hilbert	21	64
Derek Shute	21	95
Derek Shute	21	95
Ryan Hilbert	21	64