The Spaniard Alcaraz, for the day in a completely new hairstyle, won over the American home hope Reilly Opelka with 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in US Open on Monday evening local time, after just over two hours of match.
Today it was really tough, said Alcaraz in an interview with US Open after the match.
– Reilly is a really tough player with that serve. I couldn't get the rhythm I wanted in the match, but I'm really pleased with everything I've done today, he said.
After the victory, the 22-year-old Spaniard Alcaraz also asked the audience at Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York, about his new hairstyle and was met with cheers.
I think they like it, said Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz won the French Championships in June.
