Junior tennis: how many players from Prosper are ranked by the USTA in the Boys’ 16 category in week ending Aug. 12?

There are five junior tennis players from Prosper ranked in the Boys’ 16 category in the week ending Aug. 12 by the United States Tennis Association.

There were three junior tennis players who ranked in Boys' 16 bracket the previous week.

Blake Anderson is the top ranked boy in the category with 3,128 points.

Players earn points by winning matches in tournaments, with bonus points awarded based on the standing of their opponent.

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.

Rankings are released weekly.