Carlos Alcaraz returned to the event that was so important in his young career on the ATP Tour, and he returned in style.
It's now clear that Alcaraz won't be world no. 1 after the US Open, but he may still do quite a few things at the tournament. One of them is winning the trophy, and the other one is being the most stylish player. While only his results will decide the first one, the second one is purely subjective.
When it comes to Grand Slams, outfits are often a discussed topic, and it's no different at the 2023 US Open. Aryna Sabalenka has a custom outfit, Jessica Pegula is commemorating 50 years of equal prize money, and the Spaniard's biggest rival, Novak Djokovic, also has a new outfit.
The 20-year-old couldn't stay behind, and in fact, he didn't. The tennis arena is no stranger to fashion revolutions. We've seen it in the era of Bjorn Borg with headbands, Andre Agassi with his denim shorts, and Serena Williams with her iconic catsuits. Now, Alcaraz joins this illustrious list, setting a fashion statement of his own at the US Open.
This year, the current world no. 1 graced the Flushing Meadows with a unique, sleeveless look, a fashion statement popularized by Rafael Nadal on the ATP Tour. A bold divergence from traditional tennis attire, the decision to wear this design isn’t just a fashion choice; it signals a new chapter in Alcaraz's relationship with Nike.
This sleeveless design isn't just about aesthetics. For a player of Alcaraz's caliber and aggressive playing style, the sleeveless choice might provide that extra bit of freedom and agility. But what's even more interesting, is that it's the first-ever exclusive outfit for the young Spaniard from Nike, something that should be a new normal from now on, as reported by José Morón.
"Carlos Alcaraz, for the first time in a tournament, wears exclusive clothing for him, differentiating himself from the rest of the Nike tennis players. This will be the case from now on, giving the American brand its own line."
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