October 28, 2025 | Paul Stimpson
Ella Pashley and Connor Green have been rewarded for eye-catching victories at WTT Star Contender London with big climbs in the world rankings.
Pashley, who started the event ranked No 908, ends it up 446 places at No 463 after she reached the third qualifying round with wins over Mille Stoffregen (DEN, 525) and Fatimo Bello (NGR, 118).
Green (pictured above) defeated Feng Yi-Hsin, the world No 55, in the round of 64 having received a wildcard into the main draw – a win which sees him move up 52 places to 220.
Hannah Silcock of Jersey enters the womenâ€s rankings at No 473 thanks to her memorable win over Italyâ€s Debora Vivarelli (WR 143) in the second qualifying round.
Among the other England players who picked up wins, David McBeath climbs 407 places to 575 and Joseph Hunter enters the list at No 623 – both won in the opening qualifying round at the Copper Box Arena.
A number of other England players picked up useful points by appearing either in qualifying or at the main draw, including Sam Walker rising 4 places to 176 and Paul Drinkhall moving up 44 spots to 321 and Andrew Baggaley jumping 43 places to 414. Tom Jarvis remains at No 78, with the injured Liam Pitchford at No 64.
Tin-Tin Ho is up 14 to No 215 and remains England No 1, while Tianer Yu climbs seven places to 242.
The English youngsters who featured all either climb or enter the rankings thanks to their appearances – the full lists can be seen here.
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