Andy Murray continued his bid to overhaul Novak Djokovic as world No 1 at the ATP Paris Masters with a comfortable 6-3 6-0 victory against Frenchman Lucas Pouille. The Scot needs to at least reach the final in Paris if he is to stand a chance of topping the rankings on Monday and become the first British player to be ranked No 1 in singles. Second Paris win for Djokovic Novak Djokovic eliminated Grigor Dimitrov at Paris Masters It was a 17th win in a row for the 29-year-old, who is aiming to win a fourth straight title after winning trophies in Beijing, Shanghai and Vienna last week. Bidding to end Djokovics 122-week run at the top of the rankings, Murray told Sky Sports: Its always difficult when you come to a new event with not long to prepare. I returned well, I was hitting the ball cleaner from the back of the court and was able to dictate a few more points. Murray gives his reaction after putting on an impressive display in Paris My goal, obviously this year, is to try and finish it as strong as possible and the best way to do it is to concentrate on myself.Murray fended off two early break points in the opening game before breaking the young Frenchman to silence the enthusiastic Parisian crowd. Murray pulled off this remarkable winner in his straight-sets victory over Pouille At 4-2, 13th seed Pouille struck back thanks to a majestic passing shot down the line, but his all-out attacking style cost him in the next with Murray happily taking advantage, before comfortably serving out the set.It was more of the same in the next set with Murray back on song after being tested during an energy-sapping second round clash against Fernando Verdasco on Wednesday. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. The Wimbledon champion broke three further times for a bagel set and a comfortable cruise into the last eight. He faces Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals on Friday, live on Sky Sports after the Czech defeated Gilles Simon 6-4 6-3 with 28 winners and a dozen aces in 68 minutes. Murray v Djokovic: The race is on Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic: Their previous meetings Murray will become world No 1 if he reaches the final and Djokovic fails to reach the semi-finals or if the Brit wins the tournament and the Serb does not reach the final. Check our game-by-game updates from Andy Murrays matches at the Paris Masters and ATP World Tour Finals from London skysports.com/tennis, our app for mobile devices and iPad and our Twitter account @skysportstennis. Also See: How Murray beat Pouille... Race To London: Runners & Riders Murray v Djokovic: The race is on Tennis on Sky Paul George Clippers Jersey . Solomon Elimimian did not make the trip with the team after suffering what appeared to be a right leg injury in the teams regular season finale against the Calgary Stampeders. Landry Shamet Jersey . Forward Iker Muniain scored the winner in the 70th minute after Bilbaos incessant pressure recovered the ball and sparked a counterattack inside Barcelonas half. Neymar was once again tagged to pick up Messis goal-scoring duties, but when he wasnt frustrated by slippery footing Bilbaos defence got the better of him. https://www.clipperslockerroom.com/Terance-Mann-City-Edition-Jersey/ . As future stars prepare to make the big leap to the professional ranks, TSNs Draft Week delivers wall-to-wall coverage of both the NHL and NBA Entry Drafts, highlighted by exclusive live coverage of both events. Maurice Harkless Clippers Jersey . "This is my city," the Toronto native said upon his arrival Wednesday night. And the 35-year-old former league MVP says he is hoping to making 2014 a memorable year. Mfiondu Kabengele Jersey . -- A deflected pass that landed in DeSean Jacksons hands.CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs have put outfielder Justin Ruggiano on the 15-day disabled list because a strained left hamstring and called up two pitchers from the minors. The Cubs made the moves before Thursdays game against Arizona. They promoted left-hander Zac Rosscup and right-hander Neil Ramirez from Triple-A Iowa and optioneed righty Blake Parker to their top minor league team.dddddddddddd. Ruggiano says he has a Grade 2 strain and says the best-case scenario is for a return in three to four weeks. He was injured in the ninth inning Wednesday trying to make a catch in right field. Ruggiano is hitting .229 with one home run and six RBIs. ' ' '