Carlos Alcaraz Asks Us Open Crowd 'Like The New Haircut Or Not'; Watch Viral Video

Last Updated:August 26, 2025, 16:38 IST

Carlos Alcaraz debuted a buzz cut at US Open 2025 and joked about his haircut, with Frances Tiafoe calling it horrendous but Alcaraz laughing off the reactions.

Carlos Alcaraz's fresh buzz cut at the US Open 2025 (AP)

Carlos Alcaraz debuted a fresh buzz cut ahead of the US Open 2025, catching the fans’ attention with his bold new look. On court, the second seed showcased his exceptional form by winning his opening match against Reilly Opelka in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5, 6-4. Alcaraz faced a tough challenge with Opelka’s big serve but emphasised his strong returns and focused gameplay as key to his success. His win keeps him on track in his quest for a second US Open title and the world No. 1 ranking.

In a lighthearted moment captured in a video, Alcaraz asked the crowd, “I gotta ask the people, if they like the new haircut or not. Did you like it, guys?" The positive response was met with his warm thanks: “Thank you!"

Why Carlos Alcaraz Cut His Hair?

“I felt like my hair was really long already, and before the tournament I just really wanted to get a haircut," the 22-year-old told reporters.

“Suddenly just my brother just — he misunderstood with the machine. He just cut it. Then, the only way to fix it was just to shave it off. To be honest, it’s not that bad, I guess."

Earlier this year, Alcaraz flew his barber, Victor Martinez, from Spain to Paris for a more fashionable fade cut during the French Open.However, he mentioned that New York was too far for a similar intervention.

The new style had divided opinion, the French Open champion added.

“Some people like it, some people don’t like it," he said.

“To be honest, I’m just laughing about the reaction of the people. It is what it is. I can’t do anything else right now, so I’m just laughing about everything they are saying about my haircut."

Alcaraz was uncertain if his new streamlined hairstyle made him faster on the court but acknowledged that it wouldn’t matter in a few days given how quickly his hair grows.

“Every time that I get a haircut, in two or three days it’s gone," he said.

“In three days you’re going to see another hair(style)."

Among those critical of the new trim was American world number 17 Frances Tiafoe, who, despite sporting a close-cropped style himself, described Alcaraz’s new haircut as “horrendous".

“Frances is lying. Frances is lying," laughed Alcaraz. “No, come on? He showed up here saying that it is terrible?

“I know he’s lying. I know he likes the haircut. He likes it. He told me."

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(With inputs from Agencies)

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin...Read More

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