Novak Djokovic has beaten the defending champion Spaniard David Ferrer 7-5 7-5 to win the Paris Masters, keeping alive his hopes of reclaiming the number one spot in world tennis by the end of the year.
It was the Serb's third consecutive title, following victories in Beijing and at the Shanghai Masters last month, and the 40th of his career.
Djokovic could could still replace the world number one Nadal if he wins this week's ATP World Tour Finals in London and the Davis Cup final with Serbia, who host the Czech Republic in Belgrade later this month.
