When Carlos Alcaraz showed up for his first round match at the US Open with a striking new haircut, it created quite a buzz. As he prepared for his first match against Reilly Opelka, the five-time Grand Slam champion appeared to be prepared for battle.
Alcaraz repeatedly caressed his freshly shaven head during a practice session with his head coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero. Masters golf winner Rory McIlroy also joined them, showing up courtside.
Before the world No. 2 tennis player returned to his practice session, Alcaraz welcomed McIlroy and the two sports titans exchanged pleasantries. When Alcaraz played in the redesigned mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu of Britain and won the Cincinnati Masters a week earlier, he looked completely different.
Why Alcaraz Opted A New Hairstyle?
Alcaraz also revealed why he opted for a new hair cut. He got a haircut that he struggled with and wanted to have a fresh start. The video of which is also going viral all across social media.
Last year, Alcaraz lost in the second round of the U.S. Open, but this year, after winning at Roland Garros and making it to the Wimbledon championships, he is once again favored to triumph in New York.
With six singles titles and a 54-6 singles record, Alcaraz is ranked second in the ATP World No. 2 rankings. The Spanish sensation hopes to regain the championship he earned in 2022 and prevent Sinner from winning the US Open again. Tonight, Alcaraz takes on Reilly Opelka as the two-seeded opener at the US Open. After the game, Alcaraz’s new hairstyle is sure to attract a lot of attention and prompt inquiries from the media.