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Tennis: Murray crowned number one after Raonic injury

PARIS, Nov 5, (APP/AFP) – Britain’s Andy Murray became the new world number one on Saturday after Milos Raonic withdrew from their Paris Masters semi-final because of injury. The walkover will see Murray, 29, move to the top of the rankings for the first time in his career after replacing long-time incumbent Novak Djokovic. The Scot’s climb to the ATP rankings’ summit caps a remarkable year which has seen him win a second Wimbledon crown and mount a successful defence of his Olympic title in Rio. “I think that’s the most satisfying thing, really. It’s been such a difficult thing to do during my career because of how good the