South Bay Leader

Manhattan Beach tennis player Maximiliano Roca won six points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by January.

They started January ranked 4,339th.

Their six 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
Quang Duong	5,153	12,981
Paxton Au	137	123
Paxton Au	137	123
Tyler Smildzins	84	139
Maximiliano Roca	6	78
Maximiliano Roca	6	78