Madeline Perry has regained her place in the world's top 10

Madeline Perry was defeated by Jenny Duncalf in the semi-finals of the British National Championships in Manchester on Saturday.

The Banbridge woman lost out 12-10, 4-11, 3-11, 10-12 to Yorkshire player Duncalf, who will play Alison Waters in the decider.

Perry defeated Lancashire's Vicky Botwright 7-11, 15-13, 8-11, 11-5, 14-12 in a thrilling quarter-final.

The Irish number one returned to the world's top 10 in December.

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