Bhambri improves, Somdev slides

London, May 4: India’s Yuki Bhambri jumped 30 spots to break into the top 200 while is countryman Somdev Devvarman dropped four spots in the men’s singles world rankings, released by Association of Tennis Professiols (ATP) on Monday. Bhambri entered the semis of the Taipei Challenger recently to claim the 186th spot while India’s No.1 singles players Somdev Devvarman slided to 173. In the men’s doubles section, Leander Paes (23) maintained his status as India’s top player. Rohan Bopan (24) jumped two places to rest just behind Paes.

In the women’s doubles section, No.1 Sania Mirza continued to top the rankings. Ankita Rai was the best-ranked Indian female star at 235. IANS