"Carlos Alcaraz sported a new buzz cut at the U.S. Open and while the cropped style drew a mixed reaction online the Spaniard's spectacular tennis left no room for discussion as he dismantled Reilly Opelka 6-4 7-5 6-4 to reach the second round. Having ditched his tousled pre-tournament look, the second seed made an impressive start on Monday in his quest to secure a second Grand Slam title of the year."
"I think they like it, Alcaraz said on court in response to a question if he was moving faster on court with his new look. Today was a really difficult one, he added. He really is a great and a really tough player with that serve. I couldn't get the rhythm I wanted to get in the match but I'm really happy with everything. The return was one of the best things today."
Carlos Alcaraz debuted a new buzz cut at the U.S. Open and defeated Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 to reach the second round. The Spaniard broke Opelka early to take the opening set and clinched tight points in the second and third sets, exploiting a foot fault and a wayward serve to break in the ninth game. Alcaraz acknowledged Opelka's powerful serve and occasional serving struggles, saying he couldn't find his preferred rhythm but praised his return as a match strength. The 22-year-old began his campaign aiming for a second Grand Slam title this year and looked composed against the towering 2.11m opponent.
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