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Andy Murray has achieved one of his biggest successes by reaching the world No 1 ranking. Here, we look back at the most significant moments in his career. From the courts of Dunblane to the best player on planet tennis, Murray marked his remarkable rise with an eighth title of the season at the ATP Paris Masters, extending his winning run to 19 matches with victory over John Isner. Murray wins Paris Masters Andy Murray beats John Isner to win ATP Paris Masters As recently as June, when Novak Djokovic became the first man in 47 years to hold all four major titles at the same time, the Serbians lead appeared unassailable. But Murray has been imperious in the months since, winning Wimbledon, Olympic gold and five other titles and losing just three matches. Murrays magnificent year Andy Murray adds world no 1 ranking to 2016 achievements He is reaping richly-deserved rewards for an outstanding end to 2016 and there may yet be plenty more to come.It all started at the age of five for Murray when his magic with the racquet was spotted and seven years later he won the under-14 National Championships at the age of 12. Murray won the US Open juniors at Flushing Meadows In September 2004, Murray won the US Open juniors at Flushing Meadows by beating Sergiy Stakhovsky, cementing his position as the nations brightest hope.By March 2005, he became the youngest Briton to ever play in the Davis Cup. He helped GB beat Israel with a crucial doubles victory. Murray v Djokovic: Is the race won? Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic: Their previous meetings Following an impressive Queens performance, Murray received a wildcard for Wimbledon where he put on an impressive run before losing out to the experienced David Nalbandian in a thriller. Later that year he reached his first ATP Tour final in Thailand, but was stopped in his tracks by the great Roger Federer. Murray sealed his first ATP title early in 2006, beating Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt to win in San Jose After teaming up with his nemesis Djokovic in mens doubles action at the 2006 Australian Open, victory over Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt gave him a first career title in San Jose and a place in the top 50.A year later he broke into the top 10 for the first time and then reached the semi-finals of Masters events in Indian Wells and Miami. Most weeks at No 1 - 10 longest-serving incumbents: Roger Federer 302 weeks Pete Sampras 282 Ivan Lendl 270 Jimmy Connors 268 Novak Djokovic 223 John McEnroe 170 Rafa Nadal 141 Bjorn Borg 109 Andre Agassi 101 Lleyton Hewitt 80 Ahead of the 2008 US Open, Murray beat Djokovic in Cincinnati to win his first ever Masters title. That helped him gain enough confidence to go on a run at Flushing Meadows where he upset Nadal for the first time when they met in the semi-finals. Federer was a class act in the final, though, winning 6-2 7-5 6-2. Murray and Federer pose with their trophies after the 2008 US Open final at Flushing Meadows When Murray beat James Blake to win Queens in 2009, he became the first Briton to do so since 1938 and in his second major final in Australia in 2010, that man Federer once again shattered his dreams. I can cry like Roger, its just a shame I cant play like him, said an emotional Murray. Watch NOW TV! Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. The following year brought about a stellar season. In the first major of the year, he made the final of the Australian Open, losing out Djokovic before he ended the 74-year wait for a British mens singles Wimbledon finalist, but again was unable to make the next step, losing in four sets to Federer.He bounced back with a stunning 6-2 6-1 6-4 victory against Federer at Wimbledon in the Olympic final and partnered Laura Robson to silver in the mixed doubles. Murray finally claimed the first major of his career in a thrilling US Open final Buoyed by Olympic success, Murray reached the final of the US Open. From two sets up against Djokovic, he was pegged back, but he found something extra to triumph in five sets. A couple of months later though, at the 2013 Australian Open, the Serb exacted his revenge with a four-set win. Murray milestones Andy Murrays greatest moments revisited ahead of the ATP World Tour Finals A week before Wimbledon, Murray claimed his third Aegon Championships trophy at Queens Club by beating Marin Cilic. And it was glory at the All England Club as he survived a nerve-shredding last game to clinch a famous 6-4 7-5 6-4 win against world No 1 Djokovic to finally end Fred Perrys 77-year reign as the last home mens singles champion. Murrays Wimbledon dream finally became a reality on July 7 2013 After a disappointing 2014, Murray returned to a Grand Slam final in January 2015 but lost to Djokovic in Melbourne. Then in May, he beat Philipp Kohlschreiber to claim his first-ever clay-court title in Munich and quickly followed that up with a stunning 6-3 6-2 victory over King of Clay Nadal to win the Madrid Masters.Murray Kevin Anderson to land his fourth Aegon Championships title before finally ending an eight-match losing streak against Djokovic to land the Montreal Masters crown. Jamie Murray, Dom Inglot, James Ward, Leon Smith, Andy Murray, Kyle Edmund and Dan Evans pose with the Davis Cup Of all Murrays successes, guiding Britain to the Davis Cup title was the most unlikely. The Scot won 11 of Britains 12 points, including three in doubles with brother Jamie to end the year in glorious fashion. WATCH: Murray is world No 1 Sky Sports pays tribute to Britains finest tennis player... In January this year, his search for an elusive Australian Open title continued after his fourth final loss to Djokovic.Having turned himself into one of the worlds best clay-courters, Murray completed his set of major finals by reaching the decider at the French Open, but the result was familiar - defeat by Djokovic. Murray beat Raonic to secure his second Wimbledon title Just a couple of months later, Murray stamped his class on proceedings against first-time Slam finalist Milos Raonic to triumph at Wimbledon and claim his third major crown.And as part of a career-best run of 22 straight victories, he became the first tennis player to retain an Olympic singles title with a gruelling victory over Juan Martin del Potro in Rio. Murray dislodges Newk Andy Murray has become the oldest first-time No 1 since John Newcombe Murray became the 26th man to be ranked world No 1 since the system began in 1973 after reaching the final of the Paris Masters when his semi-final opponent Raonic withdrew due to injury. He went on to beat Isner in Sundays final, and will now prepare for an assault on the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals, where he will look to end his greatest ever season on an ultimate high. Murrays 2016 in numbers: 8 Number of titles won 12 Finals contested 3 Murray won his third Grand Slam title at Wimbledon 2 Success in Rio brought him a second Olympic gold medal 74 Matches won 9 Matches lost 22 The longest unbeaten stretch of Murrays career came between the French Open in June and Cincinnati in August 5 Murray became the first player to win five titles at Queens Club 527 Aces 10,948,552 Prize money in US dollars (￡8.75million at current exchange rate) Well be back in 2017, but in the meantime you can follow us skysports.com/tennis, or our app for mobile devices and iPad and our Twitter account @skysportstennis.By purchasing a Sky Sports Day Pass for £6.99 or Sky Sports Week Pass for £10.99, you can enjoy access to all seven Sky Sports channels and watch on a TV with a NOW TV Box or on a range of devices. 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Michael Kostka had a goal and an assist for Tampa Bay, which has won two in a row following a five-game losing streak (0-3-2). B.J Crombeen and Nate Thompson had the other goals for the Lightning. Brodeur made 29 saves for the Devils, who were coming off a 5-3 loss Friday night at Florida. Brodeur had beaten Tampa Bay twice earlier this season, allowing just one goal overall. "Its all about winning," Brodeur said. "It doesnt matter if I feel good in there. We didnt get the win. On a personal note, I was seeing the puck pretty good." The Devils are 11th in the Eastern Conference. "We all know whats at stake," New Jersey coach Peter DeBoer said. "Its a disappointing trip, but the season is not over." Bishop turned aside four shots by Michael Ryder, including a nice arm save, during the first two periods, and gloved a shot from the top of the left circle by Adam Henrique with 6 1/2 minutes to go in the third.dddddddddddd Brodeur made a nifty glove save on Steven Stamkos shot 7 minutes into the second. After J.T. Brown had his penalty shot stopped by Brodeur at 11:19, Crombeen, positioned in the slot, redirected Kostkas shot past the New Jersey goalie for a 1-0 lead 1:07 later. Kostka made it 2-0 when he was left alone just outside the crease and put a back-hander past Brodeur with 3:02 left in the second. Valtteri Filppula assisted on both of the Lightnings second-period goals, and has six assists and seven points during a four-game point streak. Thompson scored at 16:41 of the third. The Devils had a goal by Jon Merrill disallowed at 5:01 of the first because of incidental goalie contact. "From the bench I couldnt tell," DeBoer said. 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