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Top-ranked Novak Djokovic easily defended his Paris Masters title with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Milos Raonic yesterday. Djokovic, who did not drop a set during the whole week, won the indoor tournament for the third time and claimed the 20th Masters title of his career.
The Serb also made a big step in his bid to finish the year at the No. 1 spot for a third time, extending his lead over Roger Federer before the ATP Finals in London from Nov. 9-16.
The Serb, 27, prevailed 6-2 6-3 in one hour and 23 minutes.
The victory increases Djokovic’s lead over Roger Federer at the top of the ATP world rankings.
“It’s beautiful to win my first match after becoming a father,” said Djokovic, whose wife Jelena gave birth to a son last month.
“I played my best match of the week. I’m very happy to have the opportunity to stand here with the trophy.”
The world number one has now reached 600 career wins – a feat achieved by only four other active players.
He has won 20 Masters titles, while Wimbledon semi-finalist Raonic’s wait for a breakthrough success at this level continues.
The Canadian doubled his tally of wins over top-five players in reaching the final, beating Roger Federer and Tomas Berdych.
But he was on the back foot from the start against Djokovic, dropping his opening service game with a poor netted volley.
The Serb saved three break points before breaking Raonic again to clinch the first set.
Another break early in the second set was enough for Djokovic to extend his winning streak in indoor matches to 27, ahead of the ATP Tour Finals at London’s O2 arena next week.
The 23-year-old Raonic, who has never beaten Djokovic in their four meetings, appeared apprehensive and could not convert his few openings.
Djokovic’s only scare came in the first set when Raonic won eight straight points but failed to convert three consecutive break opportunities. — Dailymail.
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