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See the full story · 1 sourcesTennis fans miss Carlos Alcaraz . On Wednesday, we were treated to a video of him hitting forehands with that healing wrist. That got fans extremely excited for his expected return to the Cincinnati Open in a couple of weeks.
On Thursday, Alcaraz debuted a new hairstyle. This is a big departure from his previous noteworthy ones including the buzz cut, and the platinum blonde dye job affectionately called “blondecaraz.” It also is a noticeable change from his recent fluffy long-locked look at the FIFA World Cup Final . The long hair was clearly part of a well orchestrated hair plan that now makes perfect sense.
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Alcaraz has braids
Fans say that he will be known as much for his haircuts as his tennis.
Some think he now looks like Drake .
Others say he resembles Arthur Fils in his braid era.
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Alcaraz is young and adventurous
For those frowning upon this, remember that Alcaraz is just 23 years old and has had a lot of unexpected free time on his hands this spring and summer.
Mar 20, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) celebrates after his match against João Fonseca (BRA) (not pictured) on day four of the 2026 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Altering his appearance and trying new things are common behaviors at his age.
His charisma enables him to pull off any look he tries.
I can’t wait to see the braids on court, if he keeps them that long.
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