NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz showed up at the U.S. Open on Monday for his first-round match with a new look: a shaved head.

There is nothing Carlos Alcaraz can do to make himself look bad. He has proven capable of making any style work on or off the court. Alcaraz is known for being the more lighthearted and playful player compared to the buttoned-up Jannik Sinner, against whom he is constantly compared.

Carlos Alcaraz begins his quest for a sixth Grand Slam title at the US Open on Monday. The second day at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center features Alcaraz as one of the main attractions during the night session at Arthur Ashe Stadium.