Sathiyan-Manika reach career-high fifth in mixed doubles rankings

The duo had recently made the final at the WTT Contender in Slovenia.

India’s Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran in action at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. | Photo Credit: Swapan Mahapatra

India’s mixed doubles pairing of Manika Batra and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran on Tuesday moved up a place to reach a career-high fifth in the International Table Tennis Federation rankings.

The duo had recently made the final at the WTT Contender in Slovenia.

“Breaking into the world top-5 rankings has truly been a dream come true moment,” Sathiyan, who is ranked 39th in singles, tweeted.

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NEW CAREER HIGH 💪✅

WORLD RANK 5 in MIXED DOUBLES alongwith @manikabatra_TT in the latest ITTF world ranking list 😎

Highest ever world ranking achieved by an Indian pair in Mixed doubles event✌️ pic.twitter.com/XviNQwjYo3

— Sathiyan Gnanasekaran OLY (@sathiyantt) November 8, 2022

“It is indeed a great milestone towards our goal of reaching the pinnacle and winning that elusive Olympic medal.”