Carlos Alcaraz crushed Italy’s Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in 90 minutes under the Arthur Ashe lights to reach the US Open third round. The No. 2 seed didn’t face a break point, led 32–11 in winners, and has now held serve in 27 straight games at Flushing Meadows. It’s a sharp turnaround from last year’s early exit as he chases a second title in New York.
Carlos Alcaraz turned heads at the 2025 US Open with a near-shaved buzz cut after his brother botched a pre-tournament trim. He leaned into the look, calling it a fresh reset, and some see superstition at play—Alcaraz wore short hair when he won the 2022 title. The haircut stole the spotlight, even stunning fellow pros like Frances Tiafoe, as Alcaraz opened with a win and aims to erase last year’s early exit.