With the walkover win in the ATP 1000 tournament's semifinals, Murray is assured of holding at least five-point lead over Djokovic when the ATP Rankings are released Monday.
"I'm sure on Monday I'll feel good," said the Briton. "But I'm not sure this is right in the rules, but if I get defaulted in the match tomorrow, I don't think I get the points from this week. So I need to make sure I'm on my best behavior, keep my racket in my hands, and all will be well on Monday."
Even Roger Federer, who held the top spot for a record 237 straight weeks and 302 weeks overall, weighed in on social media and tweeted: "We have a new king in town. Congrats sir @andy_murray."
Murray will face American John Isner in Sunday's final as the latter advanced by beating Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-3 with 18 aces throughout his semifinal play.
Having spent 76 weeks at No. 2 since first reaching the second spot in 2009, Murray, who became the first British man to win Wimbledon in 77 years in 2013, will be the oldest first-time No. 1 since John Newcombe was 30 in 1974.
"To get to No. 1 isn't about today, but it's about 12 months of tournaments to get to this stage," said Murray, the 26th player in the history of the ATP Rankings. "The last few months have been the best of my career and I am very proud to have reached No. 1. It has been a goal of mine for the past few years."
Murray is tied first with Djokovic on the ATP World Tour with a career-best seven titles in 2016, including his second Wimbledon crown and second Olympic Games gold medal.
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