Djokovic focuses on positives after winning sixth Paris Masters - in pictures

Serb says he is over upset at missing out on missing out on calendar Grand Slam bid

Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the trophy after winning the men's singles final against Daniil Medvedev of Russia on day seven of the Rolex Paris Masters at AccorHotels Arena on November 07, 2021 in Paris, France. Getty Images

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates with the trophy after winning the Rolex Paris Masters. EPA

Serbia's Novak Djokovic holds his trophy after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the final . AP Photo

Serbia's Novak Djokovic holds his trophy after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the final match of the Paris Masters tennis tournament at the Accor Arena in Paris, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. Djokovic won 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. (AP Photo / Thibault Camus)

Novak Djokovic of Serbia acknowledges opponent Daniil Medvedev of Russia. Getty Images

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates with his family after winning the men's singles final. Getty Images

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates with his family. Getty Images

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning the men's singles final against Daniil Medvedev of Russia. Getty Images

Novak Djokovic of Serbia shakes hands with Daniil Medvede. Getty Images

Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action. EPA

Novak Djokovic put the disappointment of missing out on a rare calendar Grand Slam behind him as he won a record sixth Paris Masters title on Sunday.

The Serbian's bid to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win all four majors in the same year was ended by Daniil Medvedev in September's US Open final, and on Sunday he avenged that defeat by beating the Russian 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in Paris.

Sunday's triumph secured Djokovic a record 37th Masters title, capping a successful week in which the 34-year-old had also made sure he would finish the year as world number one for a record seventh time.

"I already closed that [New York] chapter, to be honest. I'm not regretting it, really. I'm not spending days suffering because I didn't take the calendar slam this year," Djokovic told a news conference.

"I'm very relieved that the calendar, that the Grand Slam season was done, because I felt a tremendous pressure unlike anything I felt in my life.

"So it was an interesting experience, and I'm very satisfied with the way I played in Grand Slams, three wins and a final. I mean, there is much more positive things to be grateful for and to look at than negative."

On Sunday Djokovic remained unflappable despite losing the opening set as he set another record.

"I have always been honest enough to say that the history of our sport is too big a motivation," he said.

"It is an objective, yes, to prove that I can break all the records with all the results that I can obtain on the tour professionally.

"So, yes, I love breaking records. I'm very motivated to carry on. My priority is the Grand Slams and Masters 1000 where you can gain the largest number of points. This is an added benefit of our sport."

Djokovic will now set his sights to the Nov. 14-21 ATP Finals in Turin, where he will be looking to match Roger Federer's record haul of six titles at the season-ending event. (Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Pritha Sarkar)