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“Carlos Alcaraz Is David Beckham, Except Better” – Andy Roddick Boldly Compares Spaniard’s New Look To $1 Billion Soccer Icon After Shanghai Exit

Carlos Alcaraz made headlines not just for his on-court performance but also for his bold new look during the Shanghai Masters. The 19-year-old Spaniard, who had just defended his Japan Open title by defeating Jiří Lehečka in the final, sported a distinctive moustache—a style he adopted after winning a friendly bet with his team.

Despite the playful change, Alcaraz faced an unexpected early exit in Shanghai, losing to Zizou Bergs in the round of 32 after a grueling two-hour, two-minute match. Struggling with inconsistent ball bounces and second-serve returns, he later acknowledged the unpredictable court conditions during his post-match press conference, though he avoided using them as an excuse for his defeat.

Alcaraz’s new appearance sparked comparisons to soccer icon David Beckham, with former tennis star Andy Roddick joking on his podcast that the Spaniard is ‘like Beckham, except better.’ Roddick highlighted Alcaraz’s ability to pull off any look while maintaining elite performance, contrasting it with Beckham’s own stylistic influence. The match against Bergs marked Alcaraz’s first loss in Shanghai, where he had previously shown dominance with his signature style—and now, a moustache.

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