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PARIS , Nov 7 (AP) \u2014 The day after ensuring he finishes No. 1 for a record seventh year, Novak Djokovic beat No. 2 Daniil Medvedev 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the Paris Masters final on Sunday for a record 37th Masters title.<\/p>\n
Djokovic moved one clear of fellow 20-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal for Masters trophies, and nine ahead of Roger Federer, the other tennis great with 20 majors.<\/p>\n
It also gave Djokovic a record-extending sixth Paris Masters title and put him 6-4 up overall against the No. 2-ranked Medvedev, who is pushing hard to dethrone him in world tennis.<\/p>\n
The veteran Serb had lost to Medvedev in straight sets in the U.S. Open final two months ago and had not played a tournament since.<\/p>\n
Medvedev looked strong early but top-seeded Djokovic, who beat him in straight sets in this year\u2019s Australian Open final, withstood punishing rallies against an opponent nine years younger.<\/p>\n
Djokovic\u2019s double break against a tiring Medvedev, the defending champion, gave him a 5-2 lead and the chance to serve for an 86th career title.<\/p>\n
Second-seeded Medvedev swiped a ball into the crowd in frustration after a fan yelled just as he was serving at 30-40 down in that game, and he pointed to the crowd in frustration at the changeover.<\/p>\n
Some rowdy fans have cheered serving errors and double-faults, or shouted just before serves throughout the week.<\/p>\n
A poor service game from Djokovic gifted Medvedev a break back to 5-3.<\/p>\n
But on his first match point, Djokovic won a thrilling long rally befitting a great final with a forehand winner deep into the left of the court. He hugged his rival warmly at the net.<\/p>\n
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