Carlos Alcaraz explains his new haircut: what happened to the tennis player's hair.

Unexpected haircut of Alcaraz

According to The Sun: Carlos Alcaraz confirmed that his new haircut was the result of a mistake made by his brother during the haircut.

The Spanish tennis player was in great spirits after his victory in the first round against American Reilly Opelka, with a score of 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The 22-year-old athlete, who has never lost in first matches in Grand Slam tournaments, hopes that there will be no new 'close shaves' in the next meeting with Italian Mattia Bellucci.

Before the match, Alcaraz decided to significantly shorten his thick black hair, which drew criticism from friend Frances Tiafoe, who called the new style 'terrible'.

Golf player Rory McIlroy, who has been visiting Flushing Meadows for two consecutive days, supports Alcaraz's new look.

Alcaraz, aiming to replace Jannik Sinner at the top of the ATP rankings, stated that the haircut change happened accidentally due to the absence of his regular barber, Victor Martinez.

“I felt that my hair was long enough, and before the tournament, I actually wanted to get a haircut. Suddenly, my brother… had a misunderstanding with the clippers. He just cut it. So, the only way to fix it was to shave it. And that's what he did,” he said.

Alcaraz admitted that he is not worried about the change in style:

“I don't really care about my hair. It grows back, and in a few days, it will be fine, I hope. Some people like it. Some don’t. To be honest, I just laugh at people's reactions,” he added.

Alcaraz, the champion of the French Open, celebrated his victory over Opelka with an emotional gesture, mimicking golf movements while using his tennis rackets.

In a conversation with Rory McIlroy at the practice courts, Alcaraz noted that this was the first time he met him:

“It was a great honor. I really respect him. I'm a big fan of golf,” he summarized.

Meeting McIlroy left a lasting impression on Alcaraz:

“It was an incredible experience to meet him and have the opportunity to talk for a bit. As a person, he seems like a really good guy,” he said.

This unusual story about Alcaraz's haircut attracted attention not only from fans but also from the media. It once again confirms that even sports stars have their funny moments off the field. The tennis player continues to showcase his athletic abilities and cleverness, hoping for new successes in upcoming matches.