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Published 13:03 IST, August 30th 2023

Carlos Alcaraz reveals his inner singer after he elevates into US Open's 2nd round | WATCH

Carlos Alcaraz showcases his singing talent after a convincing performance in an injury affected round 1 game of the US Open. Alcaraz reached round 2.

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Carlos Alcaraz reveals his inner singer after he elevates into US Open's 2nd round
Carlos Alcaraz sings and dances at the Arthur Ashe Stadium after Round 1 win in US Open 2023 (@usopen/X) | Image: self
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A couple of days in and the US Open is away with its reverberations. The usual prospectes to clinch the men's singles title, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have convincingly barged into the second round. While the number 2 seed meant business and wasn't in the mood for anything fancy after his win, the Spainard, on the other hand, decided to throw a performance with the mic after some blitz with the racquet. 

3 things you need to know

  • US Open 2023 has begun
  • Carlos Alcaraz defeated Dominik Koepfer in the first round, with a score of 6-2, 3-2 (Koepfer retired hurt)
  • Djokovic vs. Alcaraz is expected in the final

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Carlos Alcaraz sings after reaching round 2 of the US Open

In the post-match interview segment, World No.1 and defending Champion, Carlos Alcaraz gave a peek of his playlist as he sang the new single of Sebastian Yatra at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Upon the request of the announcer, Alcaraz showcased the rhythm of the song "Vagabundo" from the middle of the court. The Wimbledon 2023 winner also displayed some casual manoeuvres in his gig. The hitmaker, Sebastian Yatra, who was in attendance, cut out a delightful figure upon hearing his tune echoing at the flushing meadows.

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US Open 2023: Will Carlos Alcaraz break the curse?

While every Grand Slam is unique, the US Open has turned out to be different in the aspect that no champion in the men's singles category has been able to defend his title in the last 15 years. Even the behemoths, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal could not. In the duration, the tournament has witnessed many one-slam winners in the form of Stanislas Wawrinka, Marin Cilic, Dominic Thiem, etc. So, will history repeat this year or will Carlos Alcaraz emerge as the new destiny child?

The 2022 US Open was Alcaraz's maiden Grand Slam and since then he has managed to add the Wimbledon title to the bag, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. Thus, the momentum is riding high with Alcaraz, but will it be enough to conquer another Grand Slam, and thereby break the 15-year-long hoodoo? All to look forward to in the next two weeks.

Updated 13:03 IST, August 30th 2023