November 25, 2016 6:21 PM

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Sindhu topples Saina in badminton world rankings

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu has entered the top 10 in the latest BWF world rankings. Sindhu, who clinched the China Open last week, jumped two places to grab the ninth spot. However, former World No. 1 Saina Nehwal has crashed out of the elite bracket. Saina who is on a comeback trail after recovering from a serious injury, slipped five places to 11th spot, owing to her first round exit at China Open.In the Destinational Dubai ranking for the BWF Super Series Final, Sindhu is ahead of Saina by a few points and their performance at the ongoing Hong Kong Open will determine who qualifies for the prestigious tournament next month.At present,Sindhu has 38,490 points, while Saina is behind with 38,080 points. In men's singles, Kidambi Srikanth remains the best Indian men's shuttler at 12th spot. Ajay Jayaram jumped four places to reach the 19th spot, while H S Prannoy, improved by two spots, to climb to the 25th place.

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