Men's tennis world number one Novak Djokovic's defeat opens door for Andy Murray to claim top spotGONZALO FUENTES Andy Murray need only win his next two matches in the French capital to end Novak Djokovic's reign at the summitNovak Djokovic crashed out of the Paris Masters in straight sets to Marin Cilic, opening the door for Andy Murray to snatch the world number one ranking and end the Serb's two-year stranglehold at the top. Djokovic, who was chasing a fifth title in Paris, was beaten 6-4 7-6 (2), his first defeat to the big-serving Croat in 15 matches. GONZALO FUENTES Novak Djokovic has had a two-year stranglehold on the world number one ranking. READ MORE:* Exhausted Andy Murray desperate for break from tennis*Andy Murray puts BBC presenter John Inverdale rightCilic, who clinched his spot in the World Tour Finals on Thursday, raced into a 5-2 lead before a huge serve set up four more match points. He was soon celebrating after swiping away a mid-court forehand to claim victory in one hour 45 minutes.

Source: Stuff November 04, 2016 19:00 UTC