South Bay Leader

Redondo Beach tennis player Emran Hanif won 27 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by January.

They started January ranked 3,451st.

Their 27 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
Gustavo Marcanth	972	696
Anish Raman	94	320
Keoni Brady	78	80
Keoni Brady	78	80
Emran Hanif	27	52
Emran Hanif	27	52