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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

How did Seth Smigel from North Liberty place in Boys’ 16 USTA standings in the week ending Oct. 1?

North Liberty tennis player Seth Smigel is ranked 274th in the junior Boys’ 16 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

They had 2,104 total points, split between 1,716 single points and 1,841 double points. USTA rankings are determined by adding 100 percent of singles points and 15 percent of doubles points plus any bonus points earned.

They were ranked 229th the week before.

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.

North Liberty Junior Boys’ 16 rankings in week ending Oct. 1
NameTotal PointsSingle PointsDoubles Points
Seth Smigel2,1041,7161,841
Jack Saunders154154N/A

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