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Sharapova jumps in rankings

Berlin - Maria Sharapova, who won the Cincinnati Masters on the weekend, jumped to fourth in the women's WTA tennis rankings released on Monday.

The Russian moved from seventh after her three-set victory against Serbian Jelena Jankovic.

Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki continues to lead an unchanged Top 10 with 9 335 points from Vera Zvonareva.

WTA Top 10:

1. Caroline Wozniacki, Denmark, 9 335 points
2. Vera Zvonareva, Russia, 6 820
3. Kim Clijsters, Belgium, 6 501
4. Maria Sharapova, Russia, 6 346
5. Victoria Azarenka, Belarus, 5 995
6. Petra Kvitova, Czech Republic, 5 685
7. Li Na, China, 5 671
8. Francesca Schiavone, Italy, 4 855
9. Marion Bartoli, France, 4 225
10. Samantha Stosur, Australia, 3 930

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