Murray claims London title, clinches ATP top spot

LONDON - For the first time in his career, Britain's Andy Murray is set to finish a year as the world number one in men's tennis after beating Serbia's Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the ATP World Tour Finals in London late Sunday.

Murray won after 104 minutes of play and is now 11-35 head-to-head against Djokovic.

The Briton claimed his first-ever title at the season-ending tournament, handing Djokovic his first defeat in six finals.

The total prize money in London was 7.5 mln dollars, with Murray taking 2.3 mln.

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