Here are the Vols' updated ATP Tour rankings as of Oct. 31, 2011. The Vols are listed by highest singles ranking first. The number in parenthesis denotes change from previous week.
All five Vols currently touring are returning to their home courts next week for the Knoxville Challenger, which runs Nov. 7-13 at the Goodfriend Tennis Center.
John-Patrick Smith
Singles: 499 (+52)
Doubles: 593 (+4)
Note: Became the first Vol from the 2011 team to crack the top 500 in the ATP rankings thanks to back-to-back final appearances in Texas ... Lost in the first round of qualifying at the Charlottesville (Va.) Challenger but returns next week for the Knoxville Challenger at UT's Goodfriend Tennis Center ... Will be honored at the MTSU football game Saturday at the SEC Athlete of the Year ... Now on Twitter @jpatsmith
Rhyne Williams
Singles:Â 514 (+9)
Doubles: 604 (+48)
Note:Â New career best in singles ... Points added for singles quarterfinal and doubles semifinal appearances at the Mansfield Futures in Texas ... Lost in the first round of qualifying at the Charlottesville (Va.) Challenger but returns next week for the Knoxville Challenger at UT's Goodfriend Tennis Center.
Tennys Sandgren
Singles:Â 541 (+2)
Doubles:Â 732 (+9)
Note:Â New career best in singles ... Lost in the second round of qualifying at the Charlottesville (Va.) Challenger ... Returning to the Knoxville Challenger next week at the Goodfriend Tennis Center.
Ben Rogers
Singles: N/A
Doubles: 497 (+5)
Note: Career high in doubles, breaking the top 500 for the first time in his career ... Playing next week at the Knoxville Challenger at the Goodfriend Tennis Center.
Adam Hubble
Singles: N/A
Doubles: 712 (+10)
Note: Playing doubles this week at the Charlottesville (Va.) Challenger ... Scheduled to play the Knoxville Challenger next week.
