On the court, Alcaraz seemed unfazed by the added attention from his haircut. He needed just over two hours to see off the towering, big-serving Opelka in Arthur Ashe Stadium and kick off his pursuit of a sixth grand slam title and second at the US Open.

Carlos Alcaraz is rocking a bold new look for the 2025 US Open. The five-time Grand Slam champion and Spanish heartthrob is channeling another legendary sports personality's famous look when David Beckham decided to trade in his legendary hair for a viral buzz cut in 2000.

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.