An unexpected loss in the qualifying competition of the Champaign Challenger has prolonged Somdev Devvarman’s wait to break into the to
p-200 as the Indian Davis Cupper slipped three places to 204 in the latest ATP rankings issued on Monday.

In the doubles, Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes, who did not have an impressive ending to the season, remained at sixth and 10th place, respectively.

In the women’s ranking, out of action Sania Mirza hung on to the 99th spot.