All that Andy Murray needs to try and do is not let Novak Djokovic widen the gap at the Paris Masters in order to achieve his ultimate goal of becoming world No 1, says Barry Cowan. Murray continued his march towards the top spot by winning the Erste Bank Open in Vienna on Sunday. Super Murray wins in Vienna Andy Murray beats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to win Erste Bank Open in Vienna The 29-year-old Scot swept past Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3 7-6 (8-6) with an immaculate display in the final to earn his seventh title of the year. The Olympic and Wimbledon champion can take over the world No 1 ranking from Djokovic if he wins next weeks Paris Masters and the Serb fails to reach the final. Highlights of Andy Murray v Jo-Wilfried Tsonga from the Vienna Open final Djokovic has been handed a tough route to the title in Paris, where he will start in the second round against Spains Nicolas Almagro or in-form Gilles Muller of Luxembourg.The top ranking could come to a head when he faces a blockbuster semi-final clash against US Open champion Stan Wawrinka.Murrays route is also a tough one and includes a potential opening second round match against Fernando Verdasco before facing Roberto Bautista Agut, Tomas Berdych and then a mouth-watering semi-final date against Milos Raonic or Kei Nishikori. Djokovic is fresh, but Djokovic has not won big matches of late and so long as Andy can have a chance mathematically and its in his control going into London - I think hell do it. Barry Cowan on Andy Murrays chances of becoming World No 1 And Sky Sports tennis expert Cowan feels Murray can do it if the mathematics work in his favour.Realistically, this is going to be very tough for Andy next week going into Paris, Cowan said. The hardest will be the first couple of rounds in Paris, and if he can get through those and the closer to the weekend he gets then I think he will be feeling better in himself and then he starts to see the finishing line.Djokovic is fresh, but Djokovic has not won big matches of late and so long as Andy can have a chance mathematically and its in his control going into London - I think hell do it. Live ATP Masters Tennis October 31, 2016, 10:00am Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Cowan also pointed to Murrays impressive big match temperament, where he has been forced to slug it out in order to win matches and was impressed with his ability during vital times against Tsonga.Murray was immense today, Cowan added. He was coming into the final in so much confidence, playing his best tennis in every big match. Murray and Djokovics rivalry at the top of the rankings will continue in Paris Andy was so clear in how he wanted to play and I think thats why hes been able to play such great, great tennis when it really matters.What was impressive from Andy was the way he was able to stem the Tsonga attack in the tie-break. But crucially in the tie-break Murray found the first serve again.Murray won an impressive 74 per cent of his second serve points in Sundays final and Cowan feels that is the most improved aspect of his game this year.Andys developed pace and variation - the ability to change it up. He used to always be consistent where he hit the serve - it was always in the same spot. Sometimes you need to vary it, go big to the backhand side, forehand, hit it with a little bit more spin, sometimes you have to go into the body. Hes started to do that a lot more and that comes from confidence. 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No contract The rankings as they standDjokovic: 12,900 pointsMurray: 10,985French capital gains The Paris Masters is being shown live on Sky Sports The regular tour comes to an end with the final Masters event in Paris, starting on Monday, with Djokovic defending his title and 1,000 ranking points.He beat Murray in last years final, with the Scot earning 600 points.If Murray were to enjoy another impressive week in the French capital and lift the trophy next Sunday, he would gain an additional extra 400 points.Should Djokovic only reach the semi-finals, he would drop 640 points.How the points tot up if Murray wins in Paris and Djokovic reaches the semi-final:Djokovic: 12,260Murray: 11,385 Djokovic mentally ready for Paris Novak Djokovic insists he is mentally prepared for Paris Masters Djokovics big points drop Djokovic has won the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals four years in a row On Monday, November 7, Djokovic will lose the 1,300 points he amassed for winning the ATP World Tour Finals last November in London, ahead of the start of that tournament on the following Sunday.And that could be the trigger point for Murray to overtake him. Murray v Djokovic: The race is on Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic: Their previous meetings Murray, who has consistently struggled at the World Tour Finals, won only one match there last year so drops just 200 points.How it would stand after last seasons World Tour Finals points are taken off - if Murray wins in Paris and Djokovic reaches the semi-finals:Murray: 11,185Djokovic: 10,960Check our game-by-game updates from all of Andy Murrays matches at the ATP Paris Masters on skysports.com/tennis, our app for mobile devices and iPad and our Twitter account @skysportstennis, live on Sky Sports. Also See: Super Murray wins in Vienna How Murray beat Tsonga... Murray v Djokovic: The race is on Murrays magnificent year Adidas NMD Black And White . Capitals head coach Adam Oates said Ovechkin was injured in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday and clarified it was not a head injury. Adidas NMD Clearance . 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Matt Simon faces suspension for shouldering Melbourne City defender Michael Jakobsen in the head after the A-Leagues match review panel issued the Sydney FC striker with a show-cause notice.Substitute Simon had barely been on the field for a minute late in Friday nights 1-1 draw at ANZ Stadium, when the forward became involved in a fiery confrontation with Jakobsen.The pair had to be separated several times but one particularly ugly incident in the 82nd minute, apparently missed by referee Kris Griffiths-Jones, prompted action by the panel on Monday.Moments after the Sky Blues were awarded a free kick for a Jakobsen foul on Simon, the 30-year-old appeared to throw his shoulder into the Danes head, knocking him to the ground.Simon has until 1pm (AEDT) on Tuesday to make a submission in response, after which the panel will decide on any possible disciplinary action.Should he be banned, the regularly used substitute will at least miss Saturdays away clash with Perth.The flashpoint was one of many in the spiteful affair between the leagues top two teams who are fast developing a bitter rivalry.Apart from Fernando Brandans widely condemned diving antics, Bobos nassty studs-up tackle on Ivan Franjic was a major talking point, as was the soft penalty the Brazilian striker milked minutes later, which allowed Sydney to equalise and maintain their six-point lead at the top of the table.ddddddddddddBoth left John van t Schip frustrated and the City coach was perhaps lucky not to have been cited himself for saying Griffiths-Jones awarded the penalty as compensation for Josh Brillantes earlier red card.Meanwhile, Melbourne Victory winger Jai Ingham has escaped sanction for stomping on the leg of Western Sydney defender Jonathan Aspropotamitis during Victorys 3-0 win at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.Ingham stood on Aspropotamitis leg and then stomped on his calf and, while he received a yellow card, there was speculation over whether referee Chris Beath had acted on another element of the incident as the pair were caught in a tangle.Coach Tony Popovic was reluctant to comment after being fined for criticising a referee in November, but the club were said to be vexed Ingham was not punished further. 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