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Joshna Chinappa breaks into world's top 10

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NEW DELHI -- Squash player Joshna Chinappa on Friday rose to a career high 10th position in the latest PSA world rankings, becoming the second Indian to break the top-10 barrier after long-time India teammate Dipika Pallikal.

Chinappa, who was earlier ranked No. 11, had reached final of the HKFC International in Hong Kong in May. She will next defend her title in the National Championship in Mumbai from July 12.

Pallikal, who had broken into the top 10 in December 2012, is ranked 19th in the latest rankings. She was ranked 18th last month.

Saurav Ghosal, the only other Indian in the top 20, remained on 17.