Novak Djokovic claims record seventh year-end number one ranking
Novak Djokovic claimed a record seventh year-end number one ranking by overcoming Poland's Hubert Hurkacz to reach the Paris Masters final.In a nervy deciding set, Djokovic, 34, won on his second match point to prevail 3-6 6-0 7-6 .
"To do it for the record seventh time and surpass my childhood idol and role model Pete is incredible. Very grateful, very blessed to be in this position." He will face reigning champion Daniil Medvedev, who beat Tokyo Olympic champion Alexander Zverev in the other semi-final.Medvedev in the US Open finalThat defeat left the Serb in tears when his dream of becoming the first man in more than 50 years to win all four majors in the same season was dashed.Alerts: Get tennis news sent to your phoneMedvedev, 25, eased past last year's losing finalist Zverev, stifling the German in a 6-2 6-2 victory.
Zverev looked to struggle the longer the rallies went on, as Medvedev used the slower conditions to his advantage.
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