Andy Murray celebrated his world top-ranking by winning the Paris Masters for the first time in his career. The Olympic gold medallist defeated American John Isner by 6-3, 6-7(4), 6-4 in the final to clinch his 14th career masters tournament and the sixth ATP title of the year.

Britain's Andy Murray pipped Novak Djokovic for the No.1 position in the ATP rankings after he reached the finals of the Paris Masters following a withdrawal from Milos Raonic due to injury. Murray will face John Isner in the final on Sunday following the American's semifinal win over Marin Cilic.

Andy Murray is one win away from becoming the world’s top-ranked player after Marin Cilic shocked reigning world No 1 Novak Djokovic and the Scot defeated Tomas Berdych 7-6(9), 7-5 in the quarterfinals at the Paris Masters on Friday.