Andy Murray is eyeing an extended run at the BNP Paribas Paris Masters in a bid to ensure he hits the ground running at the ATP World Tour Finals in London later this month.

The world number four made a victorious return to action in Valencia last week in his first competition since suffering a wrist injury while on international duty for Great Britain in the Davis Cup two months ago.

That was the Scot's sixth trophy of the season to date, and as the 22-year-old prepares to begin his Paris Masters campaign against the USA's James Blake on Wednesday, Murray is hoping to make it a magnificent seven before arriving in London.

"I want to try and play as many matches as possible," said Murray. "I need to make sure I'm as match tight as I can be when I get to London.

"The season as a whole has been very consistent for me. I was unlucky with the injury but I played very well in Valencia so it's pleasing to come back strongly.

"James Blake is not going to be an easy opponent. It's a very tough one. He's a former world number four. He's a very big hitter and takes a lot of risks so I'll have to be on my game.

"It's a difficult thing to top the tournament wins table so to do that is pleasing. I've played 16 and won six and I've got two left so hopefully I can improve on that."