Carlos Alcaraz debuted on Monday with fresh buzzing at the US Open and drew mixed reactions from fans online. However, any debate on his new appearance quickly faded under the weight of his performance, when world 2 sent American Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 to move to the second round.
After Alcaraz had rid of his signature disheveled hair, he looked sharp more than one. The 22 -year -old player started a campaign for the second Grand Slam with a commanding display that overcame Opelk’s blistering and a difficult basic game.
“I have to ask people if they like the new hairstyle or not. Did you like it, guys?” Today was really difficult. He’s a great and really hard player who serves. I couldn’t get the rhythm I wanted, but I’m really happy with everything. “
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Self -confident Alcaraz will set off his authority
Alcaraz broke soon in the first set for leading 3-2 and never looked back on and closed it with confidence. In the second, he showed a short vulnerability with double double errors, but Opelka could not earn on two chances at a turning point. Alcaraz recovered quickly, broke in the eleventh game, and liked to take the lead with two hundred.
The Spaniard revealed pressure in the third set and after a combination of leg error and disgraceful administration from Opelka earned a decisive turning point in the ninth game. He then closed the match with the love possession and sealed the compound and clinical victory of the first round.
“Nothing depends on you. It always depends on him,” Alcaraz said about the challenge that Opelka represents. “The way it serves, the way it plays from the baseline – you just have to concentrate, put as many revenues as possible, and try to win points to let you win.”
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Alcaraz, who claimed his first Grand Slam title on Flushing Meadows in 2022, will now face the Italian Mattia Bellucci in the second round. Bellucci proceeded after the Chinese Shang Juncheng left during his opening clash before the day.
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Published:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
August 26, 2025
