ATP World Tour Finals: Andy Murray handed tough group for season finale in London

ANDY MURRAY has been handed a tough draw for the ATP World Tour Finals later this month despite becoming world no.1.

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Andy Murray has a tough draw for the ATP World Tour Finals

Murray will come up against Stan Wawrinka, Kei Nishikori and Marin Cilic in the John McEnroe group.

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While Novak Djokovic has what looks like an easier task as he takes on Milos Raonic, Gael Monfils and Dominic Thiem in the Ivan Lendl group as the world's top eight players come together.

The tournament gets under way on November 13-20.

Murray will be looking to maintain his place as the world no.1 having overtaken Djokovic this weekend.

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Andy Murray was crowed no.1 in the world this weekend at the Paris Masters

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He was given a walkover in the Paris Masters semi-final to take spot before beating John Isner in three sets to take the title.

He said: "Yesterday was a great day, today has just been a normal day at home with the family.

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"Once I am out on the court, you do not think about your ranking. You are playing against the top eight players in world. I look forward to getting out there and playing at the O2.

"I will try and take a few days rest now, start hitting again on Thursday. I need a few days break. It will be one big push for all the guys, everyone has played a lot of tennis and hopefully everyone can play well."

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Andy Murray is eyeing a positive end to the season in London

Group John McEnroe

Andy Murray (1)

Stan Wawrinka  (3)

Kei Nishikori  (5)

Marin Cilic  (7)

Group Ivan Lendl

Novak Djokovic (2)

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Milos Raonic  (4)

Gael Monfils  (6)

Dominic Thiem  (8)

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