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Neil Robertson is up to third place in the latest world rankings after his landmark victory in snooker's Grand Prix.

The Australian became the most successful player from outside Britain and Ireland in the sport's history by beating China's Ding Junhui 9-4 in the final in Glasgow on Sunday night.

It was Robertson's his fourth ranking victory, moving him ahead of Ding and Thailand's James Wattana on the all-time list.

Robertson's reward is a leap of three places in the rankings and he does not see the top spot as out of reach.

"John Higgins is long way ahead, but I will keep practising hard and give it a go," said the 27-year-old after winning the first ranking final between two non-British players since 1985.

"To be world number one is an unbelievable achievement and proves that you've been the most consistent player over two years."

Ding, 22, missed out on his fourth ranking title but still jumps five places to ninth in a welcome return to form for the Sheffield-based player who had not previously reached a ranking semi-final for over three years.

Despite losing to Robertson in the semis, Higgins extends his lead over Ronnie O'Sullivan at the top of the list to over 6000 points.

Mark Williams appeared in his first ranking semi for 43 months and climbs three places to 12th.

Joe Perry and Peter Ebdon are both up five spots, to 17th and 19th respectively, having reached the quarter-finals, while Rob Milkins's appearance in the last eight is worth a rise of 12 places to 38th.

Ken Doherty's resurgence continues as his last-16 berth brought him up to 33rd - the Irishman has flown up 22 places this season. Mark Davis got to the same stage and rises from 36th to 32nd, as did Barry Pinches who moves up from 73rd to 56th.

Matthew Selt won four qualifying matches to reach the last 32 and he rises four places to 49th.

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