Carlos Alcaraz removes cornrow braids ahead of Cincinnati Open

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz removes cornrow braids ahead of Cincinnati Open
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Carlos Alcaraz has removed his recently debuted cornrow braids, just four days after unveiling the hairstyle. The change was shared in a training video, showing him practicing without the braids as he prepares for the Cincinnati Masters next week. Alcaraz, who has been sidelined by a wrist injury for over three months, is the defending champion at the Cincinnati event. His return comes after months of recovery and training, where he has gradually ramped up his practice intensity. The Cincinnati Masters will mark Alcaraz's official comeback to competitive play.

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  • Alcaraz's cornrow braids lasted only four days before he removed them.
  • He is preparing for the Cincinnati Masters, starting next week.
  • Alcaraz has missed several tournaments due to a wrist injury.
  • He has been gradually intensifying practice sessions while recovering.
  • Alcaraz is the defending champion at the Cincinnati Masters.
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  • 2:03 PMYahoo SportsCarlos Alcaraz Ditches Braids Days After Backlash Ahead of Cincinnati Open
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It has been only four days since Carlos Alcaraz debuted his bold new look, but apparently, it wasn’t one to stay. After briefly breaking the internet with a hairdo of cornrow braids, the 23-year-old Spaniard has already taken them out, as revealed in a training video that is now circulating on X.

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