Paris (AFP)

Novak Djokovic, crowned a record fifth time at the Paris Masters 1000 on Sunday but who will surrender the throne of N.1 World Monday, believes that ending the year at the top of the world tennis goes through "an extremely difficult task" at the London Masters in a week (10-17 November).

Q: What do you remember from the final and your tournament?

A: "We both served extremely well, his service was very difficult to read, and I did my best game of the tournament, which is why the match was pretty short, just over One hour, I started very well, I was very solid, and in the second set, I was just waiting for his percentage of first balls to drop a bit, trying to position myself differently, to disturb his bearings, that walked, and I put it under pressure behind his second serve, it's one of the best games I've played of the week, my second part of the week has been great. I did not lose a set of the week and the service was certainly one of the best shots of my game.

Q: This title puts you back in the race to the throne of N.1 world at the end of the year ...

A: In terms of points, I'm obviously in a better position after this week. But still, I have to keep winning. It is a possibility that I win all my matches in London (Masters, November 10-17, ed), I did it in the past and I like to play there, but it is an extremely difficult task difficult knowing who will be my opponents, ie top 10 players in every game. So, if I can finish the year N.1, it would obviously be fantastic. Being N.1 is a daily motivation. Being as long as possible is one of the biggest goals for a professional player, like winning as many Grand Slams as possible. But it's not a reality yet. "

Q: You're getting closer to a record length of Rafael Nadal's Masters 1000 titles. Of all the tennis records, which one would you most like to own?

A: "It's hard to pick one ... I'd like to play tennis for a long time, I do not know how long it will be, but I really want to play for a long time, so hopefully you'll to see me for many more years. "

Interviewed at a press conference.

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