Capital District Times

Schenectady tennis player Michael Versaci won four points playing doubles tournaments in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association by February.

They started February ranked 5,506th.

Their four 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
Krishnadhev Jammula	596	1,043
Mahen Bitkuri	522	815
Zain Choudry	189	100
Zain Choudry	189	100
Jeremy Burstyn	30	131
Vivek Lanka	8	111
Michael Versaci	4	96
Michael Versaci	4	96