Andy Murray insisted he never targeted the world No 1 spot this year after claiming victory in the Shanghai Masters.
Murray defeated Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6 6-1 to claim his second title in China on consecutive Sundays.
When asked if he aims to overhaul Novak Djokovic as the best men's tennis player in the world, Murray said it would be difficult to surpass the Serb this season, although it could yet become a priority in 2017.
"My goal wasn't to finish No 1 at the end of this year but obviously the last few months I have played really well," Murray told Sky Sports.
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"But at the start of the year, Novak won Doha, the Australian Open, Indian Wells, Miami, the French Open, Madrid and the finals in Rome.
"So it wasn't a goal of mine to be No 1 this year but obviously the early part of next year, there is an opportunity."
As for the match itself, Murray admitted he was pleased with how he had reacted after coming under pressure from his opponent at the end of the first set.
"Probably how I regrouped after a wobble at the end of the first set [was most pleasing]," he added.
"I probably shouldn't have lost my serve at 5-4 and he won his next service game really quickly.
"But I recovered well from that and hit three aces in the next game before a really solid tie-break.
"In the second set I played well and started to take more risks…and was able to be a bit more aggressive."
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