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I dont know how Im ever going to rear children, says Joshna Chinappa, Indias highest-ranked squash player, breaking into an infectious laugh, before filling us in on the sprint sessions at the Marina beach in Chennai which have left her sapped.Only two days ago 29 year-old Joshna rose to her career-best ranking of No 10 in the world, to become the highest-placed Indian squash player. Theres, however, no hint of a giveaway to suggest the feat shes scaled. Probe her further and you learn why.Im happy to have broken into the top 10. Rankings arent my focus though. I obviously have it at the back of my mind, like most other athletes. Scores are what matter. Once your performance is taken care of, everything else follows, she says.Behind the impressive world ranking figures, lies a clutch of gritty shows and a steely resolve. Shes only the second Indian after Dipika Pallikal to break into the top 10. Part of the Indian team which returned with silver after losing to eventual champions Malaysia at the Asian Team Championships in May, Joshna went on to finish runner-up after losing to top seed Joelle King of New Zealand but not before ousting second seed Annie Au in the semifinals of the HKFC tournament in Hong Kong.Joshna, who has been working with former world No 1 David Palmer for a year and a half now, says the thrust has been on sharpening her game and staying injury free. Known for his all-court attrition game, Palmer, based in Florida, has evidently been of help. I usually travel there two or three times a year with each session lasting a couple of weeks, she adds.Next up for the 14-time national champion is yet another edition of the nationals in Mumbai two weeks from now followed by the World Doubles championships in Darwin from August 15-19.Turning a career-threatening injury in August 2011 into a springboard for rediscovery proved to be pivotal for Joshna. Being stretchered off midway through her semifinal match at the Hamptons Open after a ligament tear on her left knee turned out to be a lot more morbid than it appeared. She could scarcely walk without limp, let alone touch a racket. Following surgery, doctors pretty much sounded the death knell on her playing career. Funnily, I almost forgot how to walk. My trainer kept telling me that if I kept limping I would end up walking like that.Her worst nightmare realised, Joshnas mind was clouded with doubts over being able to make a return to the playing circuit. Those who advised her to quit the sport, understandably, far outnumbered ones who urged her to hang in. She was away from the court for 10 months, her ranking nosediving from 31 to 72. I was worried whether my knee would ever heal but I never contemplated quitting. When I look back I can say with a fair amount of certainty that it was the best thing ever to have happened to me. I was going down the wrong path both professionally and personally and the injury helped me refocus and get back on track. Had it not been so I might not have been playing squash today, she says.In todays age, the increasing demand for sportspersons to flaunt a marketable image with a well-oiled PR machinery working overtime, in addition to their exploits in the sport, is passe. Results though, Joshna insists, is what finally matters.Brands would only sign a player whos performing. I dont put much conscious effort into promoting myself off the court. My results would speak for themselves, says Joshna, who has been endorsing leading sport apparel, Nike, for a decade now.While acknowledging that her career has hit a purple patch, Joshna says she isnt sitting back just yet. Im not overtly ambitious but I reckon Ive still a decent number of playing years left in me. My best is yet to come. Stephon Gilmore Youth Jersey . 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Argentina winger Ezequiel Lavezzi and France midfielder Blaise Matuidi scored, with star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic setting up both despite having a poor game by his high standards. Forward Eduardo gave Ajaccio the lead in the sixth minute after being set up by right winger Benjamin Andre, and the Corsican side looked comfortable in the first half, with the lively Johan Cavalli causing problems with his probing runs from midfield. ST. LOUIS -- Kansas State forward D.J. Johnson was not perfect on Saturday night.And that bothered him to no end.Johnson scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Xavier Sneed added 15 points to lead Kansas State to an?84-53 win over Saint Louis in a non-conference contest.The Wildcats won their second in a row following a 69-68 loss to Maryland on Nov. 26.Saint Louis now has lost four in a row.Johnson dominated inside, hitting his first 10 shots from the field on the way to a 10-for-11 effort. But all he?wanted to talk about after the game was the one miss, a put back that clanked off the glass with 9:20 remaining and the game already decided.I?missed a righty layup, Johnson said. It was right there. That should have been 11?(for 11). Saw the top of the square -- just didnt connect on it.Johnson, who?had?four of the Wildcats?eight?dunks, led an early charge that helped the Wildcats take immediate control as they bolted to leads of?24-13 and 36-21 and never looked back.It was a fun night for us, coach Bruce Weber said. I was happy with?our kids; they were focused.Johnson, who grew up in a St. Louis suburb, posted his second career double-double in front of family and friends.This is a great experience, Johnson said. 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Kamau Stokes had seven assists.Davell Roby and Mike Crawford added 10 points each for the Billikens.Were just not playing well together right now, Ford said. Our chemistry is not very good.Jermaine Bishop led Saint Louis with 11 points.BIG PICTURE:Kansas State: The Wildcats have scored 80 or more points in five of seven wins. They have hit seven or more 3-pointers in five games.Johnson passed the 20-point mark for the fourth time in his career, but this was the first time the Wildcats came out on top.Saint Louis: Ford, who coached at Oklahoma State, is 7-10 lifetime against Kansas State.We just couldnt put any runs together, he said.UP NEXT:Kansas State: The Wildcats return home to host Prairie View A&M on Tuesday.Saint Louis: The Billikens hit the road to face Wichita State on Tuesday. ' ' '