Carlos Alcaraz has debuted a fresh appearance with a bold change in hair color shortly after securing another US Open championship in New York, which propelled him back to the top spot in the rankings. The Spanish player, who had previously suffered a defeat at Wimbledon, triumphed over Jannik Sinner in a four-set battle at Flushing Meadows to clinch his second Grand Slam victory of the year and his sixth overall. During his time in the United States, Alcaraz sported a buzzcut.
Upon his return to his hometown of Murcia, Spain, Alcaraz underwent a striking transformation with the help of his longtime barber Victor, who bleached his hair platinum, a change that Alcaraz proudly shared on social media. Prior to this alteration, Alcaraz had teased a forthcoming modification to his hairstyle when discussing his celebration plans.
Throughout the US Open, the 22-year-old’s haircut became a prominent topic of conversation, with Alcaraz later revealing that his brother, Alvaro, had attempted to rectify a mishap with the clippers. Despite the hair incident, Alcaraz’s performance in New York was exceptional, culminating in his victory over Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals and his subsequent win against Sinner in the final, where he dropped his first set of the tournament.
Reflecting on his achievement, Alcaraz expressed satisfaction with his high level of play and focus during the tournament, noting his strong performance on serve. His triumph at the US Open marked his and Sinner’s dominance in Grand Slam events, with each player claiming four titles since the beginning of 2024. Alcaraz humorously acknowledged the frequency of their encounters in finals, quipping about seeing Sinner more often than his own family on the court.
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