Carlos Alcaraz has unveiled a new hairstyle, sporting cornrows in recent social media posts as he gears up for the upcoming U.S. Open. This latest look adds to a history of varied hairstyles throughout his career, including a bleached style and periods with longer hair.
Alongside his new look, Alcaraz has been the subject of speculation regarding a new relationship. Last week, photos emerged of the tennis star with Claudia Canals, identified as a Spanish entrepreneur and digital marketing professional, during a vacation in Italy. Canals later shared a similar bikini photo on Instagram, further fueling reports of their shared getaway.
Fans have had varied reactions to Alcaraz's evolving hairstyles. However, the primary focus remains on his performance at the U.S. Open, where he aims to defend his title. The tournament begins on August 30.
Alcaraz's season has been marked by a significant injury. He secured his first Australian Open title earlier in the year but has been sidelined since April due to tendon inflammation in his right wrist. This injury forced him to withdraw from the French Open and Wimbledon, both tournaments he has won twice previously. He is reportedly targeting a return at the Cincinnati Open, a Masters 1000 event scheduled for August 8, as a precursor to the U.S. Open.
Last year, Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open, defeating Jannik Sinner, who retired during the first set of that match due to illness.
Following the U.S. Open, Alcaraz is scheduled to represent Team Europe at the Laver Cup before competing in the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia in October. This concludes his 2026 season.
