New-look Carlos Alcaraz a cut above in first round success

The Spanish star took care of business against Reilly Opelka in New York. 

BALD AMBITION: Carlos Alcaraz debuted a bold new look. Pic: Adam Hunger/AP

Carlos Alcaraz’s haircut rather than his tennis was the talk of the US Open as the second seed eased into round two in New York.

The Spaniard arrived at Flushing Meadows on Monday ahead of his clash with Reilly Opelka looking almost unrecognisable after shaving his head.