How Alcaraz's exposed chest became the talk of the US Open

DURING Carlos Alcaraz's first match back on the circuit after an injury-enforced four month absence, his sartorial choices — a tank top — inadvertently garnered a lot of attention.

Key points

• The Spaniard additionally stated he was considering taking bigger breaks going forward to guard against injuries.
• "I'm kind of a guy that doesn't need to play a lot of tournaments, " Alcaraz remarked, explaining he preferred to be "mentally healthy."
• Rather, he believes it would provide him a mental benefit.

What happened

In practice, the Spaniard additionally stated he was considering taking bigger breaks going forward to guard against injuries. "It feels like I've been competing the whole time. So I surprise myself the way that I'm feeling and the way that I'm recovering after every match, " Alcaraz remarked. "So I'm just really happy about it that I'm able to perform at my best after every match."

Alcaraz remarked the injury that forced him to withdraw during the Barcelona Open wasn't caused by playing too much, so taking time off next year wouldn't be for physical reasons. Rather, he believes it would provide him a mental benefit.

The bottom line

For now, how Alcaraz' s exposed chest became the talk of the US Open remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.