Carlos Alcaraz delivered a commanding performance under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium, defeating Italy’s Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 to reach the third round of the 2025 US Open. The Spaniard broke Bellucci’s serve seven times and never faced a break point himself, showcasing his aggressive baseline play and sharp net skills. The match lasted just over 90 minutes, with Alcaraz firing 32 winners and winning 86% of his first-serve points.

A familiar celebration returns

After sealing the win, Alcaraz delighted the crowd with his now-signature golf swing celebration. It was the second time he pulled out the move during this year’s tournament, having first done it in front of Rory McIlroy after his opening-round win. This time, the gesture felt like a playful nod to his growing comfort and confidence in New York, as well as a way to connect with fans through his light-hearted personality.

Reflecting on last year’s early exit

Alcaraz admitted that memories of his second-round loss in 2024 were on his mind as he stepped onto the court. Determined not to repeat that disappointment, he set clear goals for the match and executed them with precision. “I played great from the beginning to the last ball,” he said afterward, acknowledging that while there were areas to improve, he was pleased with his overall performance.

Buzz cut and bold play

Sporting a fresh buzz cut—an accidental result of a haircut mishap with his brother—Alcaraz looked sharp both in style and in play. The new look has become part of his US Open persona, drawing laughs and cheers from the crowd. He even joked about it during his on-court interview, asking fans if they liked the haircut and grinning at their enthusiastic response.

Eyes on the next round

With his third-round match against Luciano Darderi on the horizon, Alcaraz remains focused on maintaining his rhythm and intensity. His blend of power, precision, and charisma continues to make him one of the most captivating figures in the tournament. Whether it’s his blistering forehand or his playful golf swing, Alcaraz is proving that he’s here to entertain—and to win.

Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025

Now ranked no.2, the Spaniard achieved a compiled 56-6 win-loss record in 2025. The Spaniard is currently competing at the U.S. Open where he toppled the world no.67 Reilly Opelka 6-4 7-5 6-4 and the world no.65 Mattia Bellucci 6-1 6-0 6-3.

Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.34 Luciano Darderi in the 3^rd round. They have never competed against each other as of now on the main tour.

Carlos clinched 6 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London and Cincinnati. Carlos reached the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) and in Wimbledon.

Carlos won 23 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Mattia Bellucci in 2025

Now the world no.65, Bellucci played his last match on the 27^th of August when he was overcome by world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz 6-1 6-0 6-3 in the 2^nd round of the U.S. Open (draw).

Presently, during this year Mattia has achieved a 22-26 match record. This year, Bellucci conquered 1 title in the Sumter Challenger.

Carlos Alcaraz and Mattia Bellucci played each other only twice. Their head to head is 2-0 for Alcaraz.