Alcaraz advances at Shanghai Masters sporting new moustache

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 10 Oct, 15:48 · Archive

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3 6-3 at the Shanghai Masters while sporting a new moustache.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3 6-3 at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday to reach the third round. The world No 3 displayed an aggressive performance with exceptional net play throughout the 66-minute match, extending his winning streak to seven matches following his title defence in Tokyo.

Alcaraz sported a striking moustache, with his team also wearing the facial hair in the stands. He explained the decision came after agreeing with his team in Tokyo that if he won the tournament, they would all wear moustaches to Shanghai. 'It's going to stay for the week,' Alcaraz said. 'I always wanted to step on the court with a moustache. We're having fun with it.'

Elsewhere at the Masters 1000 event, Daniil Medvedev won his first match since being disqualified at the China Open for hitting a spectator in the eye with a ball, defeating Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6 6-4 6-3. Fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime required nearly three hours to beat Camilo Ugo Carabelli 4-6 7-6 (1) 7-5, while Stefanos Tsitsipas overcame a 15-minute delay caused by bright screens to defeat Luciano Darderi 6-3 6-4.

Alcaraz advances at Shanghai Masters sporting new moustache — Image: Sky Sports

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'Moustache is here to stay' - Alcaraz advances in straight-sets winHighlights of Juan Martin Cerundolo against Carlos Alcaraz from the Shanghai Masters.Sky Sports · 10 Oct, 17:06
Carlos Alcaraz reveals reason for bold new look after easing through at Shanghai MastersAlcaraz sported a striking moustache having won his first title since February last weekIndependent Sport · 10 Oct, 15:33
Alcaraz displays new look in win at Shanghai MastersCarlos Alcaraz's exceptional touch at the net, alongside a slick new look, was on full display during his opening victory at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday.Sky Sports · 10 Oct, 11:28

In this story: Carlos Alcaraz · Juan Manuel Cerundolo · Shanghai Masters · Daniil Medvedev · Felix Auger-Aliassime · Stefanos Tsitsipas

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