Djokovic denies Monfils home title

Novak Djokovic clinched his first Masters 1000 title of the season at the final event in Paris with a deciding-set tie-break defeat of hometown favourite Gael Monfils.

The Serbian world number three had to withstand a stirring fightback from Monfils before clinching a 6-2 5-7 7-6 (7/3) triumph.