Sania moves down to 40 in singles

The 19-year-old, however, jumped two positions to 37 in the doubles ranking.

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

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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 Hyderabadi 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.