(From L to R) Women's doubles 1 Emilia Schmidt and Men's Singles number 1 Tom Evans | Courtesy - Instagram
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- DUPR released the continental rankings of Oceania players
- Australian players dominated the rankings
- A few New Zealand players found a place in the top 20
There was Australian domination over the charts as DUPR released the continental rankings of the Oceania region, which primarily consists of players from Australia and New Zealand. An Australian player led the ranking in the singles and doubles category for both men and women.
As far as the men's singles are concerned, Tom Evans (DUPR 5.826) tops the list with Jason Wiliam Taylor (DUPR 5.682) second on the list. Jai Grewal (DUPR 5.19) in 8th place is the best-ranked player from New Zealand. 17th ranked Joshua Chia (DUPR 4.894) is the only other Kiwi player in the top 20.
Men's Singles Oceania DUPR Rankings - See Here
In the Women's Singles, Australia's Somer Dallobona (DUPR 5.806) is the top-ranked player with Micheala Hart (DUPR 5.498) and Sejina Turulja (DUPR 5.433) behind her. No player from Zealand is ranked among the top 20 as things stand.
Women's Singles Oceania DUPR Rankings - See Here
In the men's doubles, three Australian players crossed the elusive DUPR mark of 6.0 with Joseph Wild (DUPR 6.065), George Wall (6.055), and Alexander Nelum Fairbanks (DUPR 6.042) in the top three. 8th placed Jai Grewal (DUPR 5.657) and 11th-placed Conor Robertshawe (DUPR 5.569) lead the list among players from New Zealand.
Men's Doubles Oceania DUPR Ranking - See Here
In the women's singles, it is Australia's Emilia Schmidt (DUPR 5.802) who leads the rankings with her fellow countrywoman Somer Dallabona (DUPR 5.691) and Danni-Elle Towsend (DUPR 5.661) in second and third place. Victoria West (DUPR 5.11) in 20th place is the best-ranked New Zealand player.
All eyes will turn to Mumbai soon for the inaugural season of the PWR DUPR India League where the top players from across the world are set to assemble soon in a ground-breaking moment for the sport.
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