Fresh Alcaraz Eyes No. 1 Spot

Carlos Alcaraz says he has refused to let his Wimbledon final loss to Jannik Sinner wipe the smile from his face as he prepares for his start at the ATP Cincinnati Open.

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The world No. 2, defeated in a Grand Slam final for the first time in his career in July, spent his first full day at the Cincinnati site on Aug 6 and said he is ready for a reboot during the second half of the season.

"Even though I lost, I left the court proud after Wimbledon," the 2023 Cincinnati finalist said. "But the goals can change during the second half of the season."

"My goal is to keep doing the right thing and improving. I want to enjoy my time on and off the court.

"But I also want to try and recover the No. 1 ranking by the end of the year."

The Spaniard, who joined the top-ranked Sinner in skipping the Canadian Open, said he spent a refreshing three weeks at home in Spain after his Wimbledon defeat.

"I took a week off, not doing anything. Then I started training at home and visiting with friends and family. Just being at home in the summer - I couldn't believe it," the 22-year-old said.

"I tried to make the most of my time. I wanted to come strong to Cincinnati."