After her commanding second-round win over Janice Tjen at the 2025 US Open, Emma Raducanu was asked about one of the tournament’s most unexpected talking points—Carlos Alcaraz’s new haircut. The Spaniard debuted a buzzcut earlier in the week, a look that sparked mixed reactions across social media and among fellow players. Raducanu, however, offered a supportive and light-hearted take.
Confidence makes the cut work
Raducanu smiled as she addressed the style change, saying, “I think Frances was harsh on him. I think the fact that he does it with confidence and owns it—I think he pulls it off.” Her comment came in response to Frances Tiafoe’s joking criticism of the haircut, which he called “terrible.” Raducanu’s view emphasized that confidence can make any look work, especially when worn with pride.
A haircut born from a mishap
Alcaraz later revealed that the buzzcut wasn’t planned. His brother accidentally botched a trim with clippers before the tournament, leaving him no choice but to shave it all off. Rather than hide the change, Alcaraz embraced it, turning the moment into a playful part of his US Open campaign. Raducanu’s reaction reflected the camaraderie and humor that often exists behind the scenes on tour.
Raducanu’s own momentum builds
While the haircut drew headlines, Raducanu’s performance on court was equally newsworthy. She defeated Tjen 6-2, 6-1 in just one hour, following up her first-round win over Ena Shibahara. With only six games dropped across two matches, Raducanu is showing signs of the form that carried her to the title in 2021. Her sharp serving and aggressive baseline play have made her one of the early standouts in the women’s draw.
Style, support, and sport
The exchange between Raducanu and the media highlighted the lighter side of Grand Slam tennis. Amid the pressure and intensity, players still find moments to laugh, support one another, and connect with fans. Raducanu’s reaction to Alcaraz’s haircut was more than a fashion comment—it was a nod to individuality, confidence, and the joy of embracing the unexpected.
Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
LWWWWLWWWW Now ranked no.2, Alcaraz has a compiled 56-6 record in 2025. Carlos is currently competing at the U.S. Open where he conquered the world no.67 Reilly Opelka 6-4 7-5 6-4 and the world no.65 Mattia Bellucci 6-1 6-0 6-3.
Carlos Alcaraz will fight against the world no.34 Luciano Darderi in the 3rd round. They have never played each other till now on the main tour.
Alcaraz has won 6 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London and Cincinnati. Alcaraz was the finalist in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) and in Wimbledon.
Alcaraz won 23 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Raducanu at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.36, the Brit has managed to achieve a 26-17 win-loss record in 2025. The Brit is now competing at the U.S. Open where she managed to beat the world no.128 Ena Shibahara 6-1 6-2 and the world no.149 Janice Tjen 6-2 6-1.
Emma Raducanu will compete against the world no.10 Elena Rybakina in the 3rd round. Their current record is 1-0 for Rybakina.
