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Jericho tennis player Ajer Sher is ranked 936th in the junior Boys’ 18 category of the United States Tennis Association in the week ending Oct. 1.

They had 754 total points, split between 687 single points and any 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 925th 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.

Name	Total Points	Single Points	Doubles Points
Ajer Sher	754	687	N/A
Anish Reddy Pylla	125	118	44
Ethan Brown	90	90	N/A
Brian Berger	27	27	N/A
Avan Bencardino	25	25	N/A
Hiroto Honda	24	24	N/A