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href="/web/20161120012055/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-milos-raonic-report-atp-world-tour-finals-london-a7420191.html"><span class="media-prefix "></span> Djokovic edges out Raonic to seal World Tour finals last four spot</a></h1> <div class="lead"> <p>The former world number one had to dig deep to claim victory against the resilient Canadian</p> </div> </div> </div> </article><article data-weight="1" class="weight-1"><div class="container-half grid-mod-half-story grid-mod-half-height " data-url="/web/20161120012055oe_/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/atp-finals-andy-murray-vs-marin-cilic-report-results-world-no-1-wins-a7417941.html" data-tb-region-item="2-1"> <div class="image_wrapper"> <div class="image image-align-tc lazy" data-original="https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/size1_half/public/thumbnails/image/2016/11/15/07/andy-murray2.jpg"> <a 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href="/web/20161120012055/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/atp-finals-2016-novak-djokovic-angry-hits-ball-entourage-defends-his-actions-a7415341.html"><span class="media-prefix "></span>Frustrated Djokovic defends his actions after lashing out at own team</a></h1> <div class="lead"> <p>Djokovic hit a ball at his own entourage in anger after losing the opening set against Dominic Thiem, but despite recovering to win 6-7, 6-0, 6-2, he was still frustrated afterwards</p> </div> </div> </div> </article><article data-weight="1" class="weight-1"><div class="container grid-mod-story bottom-text grow-photo " data-url="/web/20161120012055oe_/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/atp-finals-andy-murray-not-different-world-no-1-djokovic-london-a7412511.html" data-tb-region-item="2-1"> <div class="image_wrapper"> <div class="image image-align-tc lazy" data-original="https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/size1/public/thumbnails/image/2016/11/11/17/murray-2.jpg"> <a href="/web/20161120012055/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/atp-finals-andy-murray-not-different-world-no-1-djokovic-london-a7412511.html"></a> </div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="capsules" data-capsule-count="0"> <ul> <li class="shares"> <span class="icon-trending"></span> <span class="label"></span> </li> </ul> </div> <h1><a href="/web/20161120012055/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/atp-finals-andy-murray-not-different-world-no-1-djokovic-london-a7412511.html"><span class="media-prefix "></span>Murray looking forward to faster courts as No 1 battle hits London</a></h1> <div class="lead"> <p>Murray is working with Lendl again after being restricted to phone calls at recent events</p> </div> </div> </div> </article><article data-weight="1" class="weight-1"> <div class="container-half grid-mod-half-story " data-tb-region-item="3-1"> <div class="image_wrapper"> <div class="image image-align-tc lazy" 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href="/web/20161120012055/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/new-world-number-one-andy-murray-handed-tough-atp-world-tour-finals-a7402936.html"></a> </div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="capsules" data-capsule-count="0"> <ul> <li class="shares"> <span class="icon-trending"></span> <span class="label"></span> </li> </ul> </div> <h1><a href="/web/20161120012055/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/new-world-number-one-andy-murray-handed-tough-atp-world-tour-finals-a7402936.html"><span class="media-prefix "></span>Murray handed tough draw for ATP World Tour Finals</a></h1> <div class="lead"> <p>Murray's group features Wawrinka, Nishikori and Cilic</p> </div> </div> </div> </article></div><div class="row" data-tb-region="row-5"><article data-weight="1" class="weight-1" data-locked="true"> <div id="mpu1" class="grid-mod-single-mpu"> </div> </article><article data-weight="1" class="weight-1"><div class="container grid-mod-story bottom-text grow-photo " 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"></span>The rise and rise of Andy Murray: the secret behind the Scot's success</a></h1> <div class="lead"> <p>At this stage there is no reason to believe Murray cannot enjoy a long reign at No 1 if he maintains his form and fitness, but one thing is certain. Having worked so hard to get to the top, he should relish every moment of his time there, writes <em>Paul Newman</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </article><article data-weight="2" class="weight-2"><div class="container grid-mod-story bottom-text grow-photo " data-url="/web/20161120012055oe_/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-john-isner-paris-masters-world-number-one-a7401271.html" data-tb-region-item="2-1"> <div class="image_wrapper"> <div class="image image-align-tc lazy" data-original="https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/size2/public/thumbnails/image/2016/11/06/16/andy-murray.jpg"> <span class="icon-play large"></span> <a href="/web/20161120012055/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-john-isner-paris-masters-world-number-one-a7401271.html"></a> </div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="capsules" data-capsule-count="0"> <ul> <li class="shares"> <span class="icon-trending"></span> <span class="label"></span> </li> </ul> </div> <h1><a href="/web/20161120012055/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-john-isner-paris-masters-world-number-one-a7401271.html">Murray beats Isner in Paris Masters final to cap off historic week</a></h1> <div class="lead"> <p>The Scot beat his American opponent 6-3 6-7 6-4</p> </div> </div> </div> </article></div><div class="row" data-tb-region="row-6"><article data-weight="2" class="weight-2"><div class="container grid-mod-story bottom-text grow-photo " data-url="/web/20161120012055oe_/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-becomes-world-no-1-12-months-of-sacrifice-pays-off-rankings-a7399936.html" data-tb-region-item="1-1"> <div class="image_wrapper"> <div class="image image-align-tc lazy" data-original="https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/size2/public/thumbnails/image/2016/11/05/18/andy-murray4.jpg"> <a 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href="/web/20161120012055/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-world-no-1-best-tennis-player-atp-rankings-a7399626.html"></a> </div> </div> <div class="content"> <h1><a href="/web/20161120012055/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-world-no-1-best-tennis-player-atp-rankings-a7399626.html"><span class="media-prefix "></span>How Murray became the world No 1</a></h1> </div> </div> </article><article data-weight="1" class="weight-1"><div class="container grid-mod-story bottom-text grow-photo " data-url="/web/20161120012055oe_/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/andy-murray-world-no-1-rankings-milos-raonic-injury-paris-masters-a7399581.html" data-tb-region-item="3-1"> <div class="image_wrapper"> <div class="image image-align-tc lazy" data-original="https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/styles/size1/public/thumbnails/image/2016/11/05/14/andy-murray1.jpg"> <a 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