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Nelly passes big sis Jessica Korda in world rankings

Nelly Korda cracked the top 10 for the first time in this week’s release of the Rolex Women’s World Rankings.

With her victory Sunday at the ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open, Korda climbed to No. 9, moving up from No. 16 the week before. She surpassed her older sister, Jessica, who remains at No. 12.

At just 20, Nelly is now the second highest ranked American in the world, trailing only Lexi Thompson, who’s ranked No. 5.

Korda’s victory was her second in four months. She’s on quite the run since last fall, when she broke through to win the Swinging Skirts Taiwan Championship.