A female colleague reportedly said, "Please cover your nipples," as tennis star 'Carlos Alcaraz' faced backlash over his 'embarrassing outfit.' The controversy centers on his former rumored boyfriend, Peggy Gu.

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Carlos Alcaraz (23) secured a victory in his first US Open singles match in over four months. However, public attention focused not on his performance but on his daring revealing outfit and glamorous personal life.

The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 6th (Korean time), stating, "Alcaraz delivered an outstanding performance against Roman Safiullin, but his outfit exposing nipples distracted spectators."

On this day, Alcaraz wore a sleeveless T-shirt created through a collaboration between rapper Travis Scott's brand 'Cactus Jack' and Nike. Scott even visited the stands to cheer for Alcaraz.

The issue was that Alcaraz's nipples were visible through his thin clothing. Eugenie Bouchard, a tournament broadcaster and former female tennis player, commented on her social media (SNS), "I love you, Carlos, but I think those nipples should be tucked in." Netizens also mocked the outfit as "the worst."

Regardless of the outfit controversy, Alcaraz completely dominated his challenging opponent Safiullin. After missing approximately four and a half months due to a right wrist injury, he stated, "The past five months were truly difficult. I missed the audience, the energy, and every moment of competition," sharing his thoughts on his return.

Contrary to concerns about his comeback from injury, he continues his impressive upward momentum. In the round of 16 match held on the 7th, Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul with a set score of 3-0, securing a spot in the quarterfinals. Currently on an unbeaten streak without dropping a set at this tournament, he will face Ben Shelton for a place in the semifinals on the 9th.

Meanwhile, Alcaraz has also attracted significant attention due to dating rumors off the court. Recently, he was linked romantically with Claudia Canals, a Spanish model and influencer. In July, the two were spotted enjoying a yacht ride together along the Italian coast. While neither party has officially confirmed their relationship, Alcaraz's participation in the US Open has further heightened public interest in Canals.

Earlier this year, during the Australian Open in January, Alcaraz was also linked to Korean DJ Peggy Gu. This occurred after Gu was seen cheering for Alcaraz from his player box. However, both parties at the time denied the rumors, stating they were "just good friends."

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