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SOCK CLAIMS LAST ATP FINALS SPOT

American wins Paris Masters for ticket to London

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PARIS well, took the lead.

Krajinovic, however, lost his focus and a forehand error gave Sock an early break in the second set.

The Serb fell 4-1 behind and could only break back once, Sock levelling for one-set all.

The momentum had shifted and Sock, who will finish the year as the American number one for the first time, raced through the deciding set to claim his maiden Masters title.

Despite the defeat, 25-year-old Krajinovic will climb to a careerhigh 33 in the rankings yesterday. Reuters

 ?? REUTERS PIC ?? Jack Sock celebrates with the trophy after defeating Filip Krajinovic in the final of the Paris Masters on Sunday.
REUTERS PIC Jack Sock celebrates with the trophy after defeating Filip Krajinovic in the final of the Paris Masters on Sunday.

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