US EditionA Cut Above? Carlos Alcaraz’s Shaved Head Makes Its US Open Debut. Frances Tiafoe Says It’s Terrible
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated American Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in the first round of the US Open on Monday in New York.
- Alcaraz revealed his new military-style crew cut resulted from his brother's mistaken use of a clipper before the tournament.
- Alcaraz described the match as difficult, praising Opelka as a tough player with a powerful serve and said he struggled to find rhythm.
- He saved two break points, secured crucial service breaks, and converted his first match point with a forehand to win in straight sets.
- Alcaraz advanced to the second round to face Italy's Mattia Bellucci, maintaining his record of never losing a Grand Slam opening match.
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Carlos Alcaraz Breaks Silence on Haircut
Prior to his first-round match at the US Open this year, Carlos Alcaraz debuted shocking new haircut.After competing in the mixed doubles alongside Emma Raducanu last week with a full head of hair, Alcaraz was seen with a completely shaven head prior to Monday’s match against Reilly Opelka.While fans theorized that perhaps with the one and only Victor Barber unable to travel to America, Carlos simply decided to shave his head, the world No. 2 di…
Carlos Alcaraz, the second seed at Flushing Meadows, caused a stir with his shaved head upon arriving at the tournament venue, before going out to defeat powerful server Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 on Arthur Ashe Stadium yesterday, Monday.
Rory McIlroy Reacts to Carlos Alcaraz’s Shocking Buzz Cut: ‘Why This?’
Rory McIlroy gave his honest assessment of Carlos Alcaraz’s dramatic new hairstyle, which has dominated conversation at the 2025 US Open. McIlroy, 36, paid a visit to Alcaraz, 22, on the practice courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on Monday, August 25, before the Spanish tennis star’s first round match against American player Reilly Opelka. The 2025 Masters champion rubbed Alcaraz’s newly buzzed head and…
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