“Believe you like it”
Tennis star Alcaraz surprises with a new haircut
26.08.2025 – 07:36 a.m.Reading time: 1 min.
He wants the title and took the first step for it. Apart from the sporty, Carlos Alcaraz surprised with a new short haircut.
With a new look to win: Carlos Alcaraz opened his hunt for the next Grand Slam title. At the start of the US Open in New York against Reilly Opelka, the world ranking second from Spain prevailed 6: 4, 7: 5, 6: 4 – and without great effort and with a new hairstyle.
In New York, he surprised on Monday with extremely short hair. For his Buzz Cut, Alcaraz from the audience received great cheers in the winner’s interview.
He then said with a laugh: “I think they like it.” He was satisfied with his appearance in a “difficult first round”.
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A week after winning the title at the Masters in Cincinnati, the 22-year-old presented himself again in good shape. Against Opelka, Alcaraz did not have to go to his performance limit. The American made too many simple mistakes in the crucial phases. After a little more than two hours, Alcaraz converted his first match ball.
In Flushing Meadows, Alcaraz is aiming for his sixth triumph at a Grand Slam tournament. A victory would not only bring him the title, but also the return to first place in the world rankings. This position is currently held by Jannik Sinner. In the second round, the Italian Mattia Bellucci is now waiting for Alcaraz.