Carlos Alcaraz wins in Shanghai and debuts fresh mustache amid breakup talk
Carlos Alcaraz beat Juan Manuel Cerúndolo at the Shanghai Masters and attracted attention for a new mustache, while rumors of a split with Claudia Canals swirled.
At the Shanghai Masters, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Juan Manuel Cerúndolo in the Round of 64, continuing his strong tournament run. Following the win, he shared several Instagram photos highlighting a newly grown mustache, captioned simply with a greeting to Shanghai. The striking look prompted reactions from multiple tennis personalities online.
Observers noted that Alcaraz and Spanish entrepreneur Claudia Canals, who were previously seen together, no longer follow each other on Instagram, and Canals has neither liked nor commented on his recent post. Neither party has publicly confirmed a romantic involvement, but the lack of interaction suggests the relationship may have ended. The new facial style may signal a fresh personal chapter for the champion.
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