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 as a result of a pre-game mishap involving his brother.

Carlos Alcaraz has showed up at the U.S. Open for his first-round match with a shaved head NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz showed up at the U.S. Open on Monday for his first-round match with a new look: a shaved head.

Carlos Alcaraz showed up at the U.S. Open on Monday for his first-round match with a new look: a shaved head. Alcaraz, who is seeded No. 2 at Flushing Meadows, caused a bit of a buzz with his buzz cut when he got to the tournament grounds before facing Reilly Opelka in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

US Open 2025 is underway with the biggest names in tennis in NYC. From Jannik Sinner to Coco Gauff, here's who to watch.

Another year, another exciting, dramatic and unpredictable U.S. Open underway, with its championship games quickly approaching. The 145th annual tournament is taking place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing,