Carlos Alcaraz's new haircut continues to be a trendytopic at the US Open. This time, world no. 3 Alexander Zverev joined the fun, admitting he was surprised when he first saw Carlos on the practice court.
The German and Coco Gauff could not believe their eyes, with the young Spaniard surprising everyone with his new look. Alexander joked that he would only go for the same style if someone offered him 50 million euros.
Always quick to clarify, Zverev laughed that fans should not take him seriously or start raising money for his hair transformation. His comment added to the lighthearted buzz around Carlos' new look.
It has been the subject of playful reactions from players and fans alike in New York, including Jannik Sinner, Frances Tiafoe and Emma Raducanu. Alcaraz has been focused on his tennis, passing the opening two rounds in style.
However, his haircut has already become one of the unexpected side stories of this year's US Open. Even small changes off the court can grab big attention, even unwanted!
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World no. 2 faced Reilly Opelka in the first round. He served well and provided three breaks to emerge at the top without playing a tie break. The 22-year-old enjoyed another fine day at the office in the second round.
The 2022 champion played against Mattia Bellucci and provided a rock-solid 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 victory in an hour and 36 minutes.Alcaraz dominated on serve and return and moved over the top with a strong performance.
"I was training next to Coco, and we both looked at each other and could not believe our eyes. For 50 million euros, I would have the same haircut as Carlos. And no, you really do not need to donate for that," Alexander Zverev said.
