As Alcaraz's journey at the 2025 US Open began, fans had to get accustomed to a very different look from the Spanish phenom.

Carlos Alcaraz has showed up at the U.S. Open for his first-round match with 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 beating Reilly Opelka in straight sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday.

Carlos Alcaraz made an unforgettable entrance at the 2025 US Open - and it had nothing to do with his tennis ability. Only days ago, the world No. 2 had been playing in the mixed