Here is how Andy Murray topped the singles rankings

Andy Murray is the new world number one after Milos Raonic withdrew from their semi-final at the Paris Masters, handing him the final place he needed to secure the ranking.

Here is how Andy Murray topped the singles rankings

Andy Murray is the new world number one after Milos Raonic withdrew from their semi-final at the Paris Masters, handing him the final place he needed to secure the ranking.

At 29, the Scot is the oldest first-time number one since Australian John Newcombe in 1974.

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