Sania moves down to 40 in singles rankings

NEW DELHI: Tennis starlet Sania Mirza had contrasting luck in the WTA Tour singles and doubles rankings released on Monday.

The 19-year-old Indian slipped down two places to 40 in the singles but jumped two positions to 37 in the doubles.

The climbdown in singles rankings comes despite a first round win at Istanbul where she also reached the doubles final with Australian Alicia Molik.

The Hyderabad lass, who returned to action after a three-week break last week, is set to play former champion and world number 12 Anatasia Myskina in the first round of the French Open Grand Slam now underway in Paris.