Publish harm Carlos Alcaraz is proving to be much more enjoyable at 2026 US Open

Tennis wants Carlos Alcaraz. His expertise, charisma, and overwhelming recognition make the ATP Tour and the sport higher.

Fans could have thought the identical previous Carlos was coming again to the ATP Tour on the 2026 US Open, however Alcaraz 2.0 is much more enjoyable.

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Counting the methods Alcaraz is extra enjoyable now

1. Postmatch successful celebrations

We have come to know, love, and anticipate the fist bumps and “VAMOS” chants from Alcaraz when he wins matches. At this 12 months’s US Open, there have been distinctive ones. An Odyssey-themed one geared toward his brother Jamie began issues off. There was a brand new one which got here out of the arsenal on Sunday.

2. Free-flowing hair and Nike package

His look is extra enjoyable with the flowing hair and the Nike package. While some do not just like the package, Alcaraz did his personal work to enhance it by sporting a shirt beneath as a result of he was bored with his nipples.

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3. Laughs whereas mis-reading his draw

Alcaraz’s change with ESPN’s Andy Roddick after his win over Tommy Paul was priceless. Roddick wished Alcaraz to touch upon the Ben Shelton and Stefanos Tsitsipas match as a result of he would play the winner. Alcaraz was satisfied that he was enjoying the winner of Daniil Medvedev and Frances Tiafoe match. He is so likable it doesn’t matter what.

4. More trustworthy than ever

Alcaraz isn’t mincing his phrases. He is talking about future layoffs to protect his psychological and bodily self for what he hopes is probably 15 extra years of tennis.

September 4, 2026; New York, United States; Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz acknowledges to followers after successful his third spherical match towards China’s Yibing Wu. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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He additionally informed the press pool that he was sweating and had not eaten, was prepared for a burrito.

The Alcaraz vs. Shelton quarterfinal will likely be precisely as Shelton predicted, “fireworks” on Tuesday.

Their current change on the US Open follow courts was much more lighthearted than this match might show to be.

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