The 2025 US Open saw a hair-raising development as Carlos Alcaraz debuted a new look alongside his tennis. The Spanish player, who triumphed over American Reilly Opelka with a score of 6-4, 7-5, 6-4, surprised onlookers by sporting a shaved head instead of his usual hairstyle. This change quickly generated conversation among spectators. In an on-court interview, Alcaraz playfully inquired about the audience’s opinion, which was met with enthusiastic cheers. While fans approved, Frances Tiafoe, Alcaraz’s friend, didn’t hesitate to offer his candid opinion. Alcaraz revealed that the haircut was a mistake, due to a mishap involving his brother. He is currently focused on his upcoming match in the second round, hoping to improve on last year’s performance, when he had an early exit.
