The Russian assured himself of his highest ever ATP ranking when the new list is published next week and only world number one Federer and French Open champion Nadal will be looking down on him.

Now Davydenko, who still has the Masters Cup final to come in a week's time followed by December's Davis Cup final, wants to focus on challenging for the biggest tournaments next season -- although he is not setting any targets.

"I don't want to say anything for the future. Last year I finished in the top five and for me this year it was important to stay in the top 10," said Davydenko.

"But after winning here in Paris and reaching the top three, for me this is great and the season is still not finished.

"Next year I want to play good tennis to fight with Federer and Nadal to be playing in the finals of Masters Series events and winning Grand Slams.

"It's very important for me to play well in the Grand Slams."

Davydenko is close to the end of the most amazing year of his life. As well as reaching a career high ranking and winning a first Masters title, he will play in Shanghai in the Masters Cup for the second year in a row, then get married before ending the season with the Davis Cup final against Argentina.

"There's going to be too many celebrations and drinking," he quipped. "After the Davis Cup final I will take a week off before starting to prepare for next season."

Despite playing in his first Masters final, Davydenko was imperious throughout, dominating his Slovakian opponent -- the first two sets were more of a massacre than a tennis match.

Seeded fourth he was the highest ranked player in the field following the withdrawals of Federer, Nadal, David Nalbandian and Andys Roddick.