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  "id": 12841338,
  "title": "Alcaraz feeling ‘mentally fresh’ ahead of Shanghai return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/alcaraz-feeling-mentally-fresh-ahead-of-shanghai-return-12841338",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T09:09:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/08/alcaraz-feeling-mentally-fresh-ahead-of-shanghai-return"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Carlos Alcaraz expressed feeling mentally refreshed as he prepares for the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament on Thursday. The world number three, who returned from a months-long wrist injury, said his body is still adapting to the physical demands of high-stakes matches following his recent win at the Japan Open. Alcaraz, 23, stated he is training effectively and is ready to face the challenge in Shanghai, where he will be paired against either Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina or Nicolas Mejia of Colombia in the second round. Former world number one Alcaraz previously criticized the demanding autumn Asian swing, noting that it has never been his best period of the season. However, he is determined to take on the challenge head-on. With Jannik Sinner withdrawing due to a knee injury, Alcaraz's path to victory has become clearer. The main competitors include Alexander Zverev, currently ranked world number two, and Novak Djokovic, who secured his 102nd career title in Beijing.",
  "summary": "The world number three said he was still adjusting to demanding matches after a wrist injury kept him sidelined from April until the US Open in August.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Alcaraz feeling 'mentally fresh' ahead of Shanghai return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/alcaraz-feeling-mentally-fresh-ahead-of-shanghai-return",
        "published": "2026-10-08T08:52:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Alcaraz feeling ‘mentally fresh’ ahead of Shanghai return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/alcaraz-feeling-mentally-fresh-ahead-of-shanghai-return-12831511",
        "published": "2026-10-08T09:09:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Carlos Alcaraz tells Holger Rune what he needs to do after losing another match following his return from injury",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/carlos-alcaraz-tells-holger-rune-what-he-needs-to-do-after-losing",
        "published": "2026-10-08T12:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}