Huntington Times

Hurricane tennis player Elias Kave won 32 points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association by January.

They started January ranked 5,427th.

Their 32 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
Zack Giertz	55	40
Zack Giertz	55	40
Elias Kave	32	49
Elias Kave	32	49