New Delhi: Carlos Alcaraz has grabbed attention at the Shanghai Masters, but this time, it is not just his tennis making headlines. The Spanish star sported a fresh moustache during his warm-up ahead of his tournament debut, giving fans another glimpse of his willingness to experiment with his appearance.
The makeover comes at a time when Alcaraz is riding high after winning the Japan Open title in Tokyo. The 23-year-old defeated Czech player Jiri Lehecka in the final to successfully defend his crown and claim his third tour-level title of the 2026 season.
Alcaraz has now added facial hair to his increasingly varied collection of looks, with the latest change quickly catching the interest of tennis supporters around the world.
The Spaniard has experimented with his hairstyle several times over the past year. At the 2025 French Open, he sported a shorter, closely cropped haircut before arriving at the US Open later that year with a buzz cut following a mishap with clippers.
By 2026, Alcaraz had embraced longer locks and even experimented with braids. Ahead of the Tokyo tournament, he hinted at wanting to try something different, and the moustache has now become his latest style statement. Interestingly, the transformation appears to be a team effort, with reports from Shanghai indicating that members of his coaching and support staff have also joined in on the moustache trend.
Away from the style headlines, Alcaraz maintains a major sporting objective in China as he chases his first Shanghai Masters title. He previously reached the quarter-finals in 2024 but missed the event in 2025.
Fresh from his Tokyo triumph, the Spaniard hopes to carry his winning momentum into Shanghai and strengthen his position during the closing stages of the season. Armed with a new look and renewed confidence, Alcaraz has given fans plenty of reason to closely follow his campaign.