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Alcaraz beats Cerundolo in Shanghai after debuting team moustache pact
Carlos Alcaraz beat Argentina’s Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 6-3 in his opening match at the Shanghai Masters in China.
The win sent the Spanish second seed into the third round.
Alcaraz and members of his team wore moustaches after agreeing to do so if he won the Tokyo tournament earlier this week.
He said the look would stay for the week and that the team was having fun with it.
Alcaraz is also seeking his first Shanghai Masters title.
He has reached the quarter-finals there before, but has not gone further.
His next matches in Shanghai will give him a chance to build on his Tokyo win.
Carlos Alcaraz beat Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 6-3 to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters.
The second seed completed the match in 66 minutes, according to Marca.
Alcaraz wore a moustache, and members of his team also sported the look.
He said the team agreed to wear moustaches if he won the Japan Open in Tokyo.
Alcaraz is seeking his first Shanghai Masters title.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz beat Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
- What
- Alcaraz won 6-3, 6-3 to reach the Shanghai Masters third round.
- When
- October 10, 2026.
- Where
- The Shanghai Masters in Shanghai, China.
- Why
- Alcaraz was competing in the tournament and is seeking his first title there.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
It's going to stay for the week
I think I prefer the goatee, but Carlos can get away with anything!
I always wanted to step on the court with a mustache.
I always wanted to step on court at least once with a moustache.
Alcaraz beat Jiri Lehecka in Tokyo to defend his Japan Open title.
Alcaraz beat Juan Manuel Cerundolo in Shanghai and advanced to the third round.
- Match score
- Alcaraz won 6-3, 6-3
- Opponent
- Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina
- Match duration
- 66 minutes
- Tournament
- Shanghai Masters
- Next round
- Third round
- Look
- Alcaraz and members of his team wore moustaches
Sources
Carlos Alcaraz opens up on his new look as he sends out ominous warning to his rivals
Carlos Alcaraz reveals reason for bold new look after easing through at Shanghai Masters
Alcaraz va a por el título de Shanghái con bigote y sin mangas
Carlos Alcaraz changes his look again at Shanghai Masters – and opinion is divided
Watch: Carlos Alcaraz debuts new moustache look for Shanghai Masters
Alcaraz displays new look in win at Shanghai Masters
Alcaraz debuts mustache, cruises in Shanghai opener
Carlos Alcaraz y su equipo estrenan look en Shanghái: todos con bigote
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