In Pictures: Andy Murray’s road to world No.1

ANDY MURRAY has finally achieved world No.1 status - but how did he get there?

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James Phillips

00:00, 12 NOV 2016
Updated06:12, 20 JUL 2019

The 29-year-old Scotsman has enjoyed a phenomenal 2016 and after 112 consecutive weeks as top dog, Novak Djokovic has at last been overtaken.

Murray is in London for the upcoming ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena, and we have taken a look back on his year to date.

CLICK THROUGH THE PICTURES ABOVE FOR THE BEST SNAPS FROM ANDY MURRAY’S ROAD TO WORLD NO.1.

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