Carlos Alcaraz was almost unrecognizable when he stepped on the court against Reilly Opelka for his first-round match the US Open. His usual bushy, mop haircut was replaced by an unexpected buzz cut ...

Carlos Alcaraz — with a new buzz cut — was a buzzsaw against Reilly Opelka, cutting down the huge American 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in the first round of the U.S. Open. As it turns out, the close-cropped look ...

The first round of the 2025 U.S. Open continued tonight at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows. The 2022 champion Carlos Alcaraz (2) completed the day’s schedule with a ...

World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz has one Grand Slam win under his belt in 2025, and he’s looking for a second at the US Open. Alcaraz’s journey begins on Monday night, as he’ll take on American Reilly ...

Welcome to the U.S. Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On Day 2, nerves even get to champions, a rising star gets a reality ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Carlos Alcaraz’s path to the U.S. Open begins with a challenge: He faces American tennis player Reilly ...

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