Andy Murray marked reaching the summit of world tennis by beating big-serving American John Isner in three hard-fought sets in the BNP Paribas Masters final in Paris to secure his eighth ATP Tour title of the season.The 29-year-old Scot, already assured of the No. 1 spot for the first time in his career before Sundays 6-3 6-7 (4/7) 6-4 win against 6ft 10 in Isner, will now prepare for next weeks World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London.Murray will enter the season-ending showpiece event for the worlds top eight players 405 points ahead of Novak Djokovic, who had spent 122 consecutive weeks as No. 1 from July 2014 before his quarterfinal defeat in Paris to Marin Cilic.Im not so much thinking about finishing the year as world No. 1, Murray told Sky Sports after his victory over Isner in two hours and 18 minutes.I wanted to try and get there if possible, but I want to just play well at the O2.I feel like some of the years there Ive not played my best tennis, maybe not done myself justice, so I want to go and play good tennis.It doesnt guarantee winning against the best players in the world, but I dont want to finish the year on a bad note having not played well there.So Ill get a few days rest now and start preparing for that and hopefully finish well.Isner produced some inspired tennis, especially in the second set, but Murray was clinical, saving his best moments for the biggest points.The Briton clinched his only break points in the first and third sets at the first attempts to seal the 43rd tour-level title of his career and his 14th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title.Murray paid tribute to his family and support team after his victory.To my team and all of my family, who are watching back home, this has been an incredible journey for me to get to the top of the rankings, I couldnt have done it without you, he said.Thanks to them for all their hard work. They make a lot of sacrifices to allow me to compete and travel the world.A big thank you to all of you and Ill keep working to keep getting better.Murray said he did not feel more nervous than usual after Milos Raonics withdrawal from their scheduled semifinal clash on Saturday due to a leg injury had seen the Scot overhaul Djokovic at the top of the rankings.I actually felt pretty good, he added. I was nervous before the match, I had a good practice this morning.I obviously wanted to come out and try and win this event. Ive never won here before.It was a tournament, before last year, that Id always struggled at. Id never got past the quarterfinals so I wanted to try and win and managed to and I want to keep going.Its been a great year and I want to try and finish it as well as I can. Josh Manson Jersey . 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Right now, Im about 332.Following a surprised response from one reporter, Davis looked up and smiled.I dont know how I played at that weight, either, Davis said.Davis abruptly announced his retirement in June of 2015, saying he hoped to get away from the game for a year or two to let his body and mind heal.The NFL reinstated Davis on Saturday after he applied earlier in the week. Given the benefit of hindsight, Davis said he still believes his decision to walk away was the right one.I didnt miss it right away, Davis said. I had a lot of work to do on my mind and body, so I knew it wasnt ready to come back and play, so missing it wouldnt have done me any good.During his year-plus away from the game, Davis occasionally chimed in on social media with perceived shots at the organization, general manager Trent Baalke and left tackle Joe Staley.Before the NFL draft, Davis suggested that the Niners should take an offensive tackle with their first-round pick. 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He understands.Staley said he and Davis also had the necessary discussions to wipe the slate clean.We have had all the conversations we need, Staley said. Im excited hes back on the football team. And any conversation that he has is for him and weve worked everything out we need to work out. Were all excited hes back on the football team.Davis spent Sundays practice working with the third team at right tackle. Coach Chip Kelly has made no promises to Davis, only emphasizing that he gets to work from a blank canvas.I told him hes got a blank slate, just like every other player and just like every other coach here, Kelly said. Were all new. I wasnt here in the past.For me to walk in, its not fair to him for me to have some preconceived idea of what he is because of something that was written or something that he said or whatever. I dont really get involved in that aspect of things. 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