Carlos Alcaraz arrived at the 2025 US Open sporting a dramatic new buzzcut, a sharp departure from his usual thick, dark hairstyle. The change immediately caught the attention of fans, fellow athletes, and media alike. Among the most vocal reactions came from American star Frances Tiafoe, who didn’t hold back when asked about his friend’s new look.
Tiafoe’s Unfiltered Take
Tiafoe, known for his candid personality and sense of humor, gave a hilariously blunt assessment of Alcaraz’s haircut during a press interaction. “Yeah, it’s horrible,” he said with a laugh. “I mean, it’s definitely terrible. That’s my guy though.” He added, “I looked at him and I was like, ‘I guess you’re aerodynamic.’ I don’t know who told him that’s good, I don’t know who told him to do that, but it’s terrible.”
A Friendship That Allows for Honesty
Despite the roast, Tiafoe made it clear that his comments came from a place of friendship. “From a guy who gets haircuts week in and week out and prides myself on good haircuts, it’s horrendous,” he joked. “But I mean at the end of the day it’s Carlos and that’s my guy.” The playful banter between the two stars highlighted their off-court camaraderie and mutual respect.
Alcaraz’s Response and Confidence
Alcaraz, unfazed by the criticism, explained that the haircut was a fresh start after a styling mishap. “Just got a haircut that I struggled with. I had to start fresh,” he said. His confidence and willingness to embrace change, even in appearance, reflect his laid-back approach to public scrutiny. The buzzcut may have raised eyebrows, but it didn’t shake his focus on the court.
Fans Join the Conversation
Social media lit up with reactions to Alcaraz’s new look, ranging from shock to amusement. Some fans mourned the loss of his signature style, while others applauded his boldness. The haircut became an unexpected headline during the opening days of the tournament, proving that in tennis, personality and flair can be just as captivating as performance.
Style Meets Substance at Flushing Meadows
While the haircut drew laughs and commentary, Alcaraz’s game remained sharp. He cruised through his first-round match, showing that style changes don’t affect his substance. As the tournament unfolds, fans will be watching both his play and his evolving image—especially with friends like Tiafoe keeping things entertaining.
Tiafoe at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.17, the American has a composed 25-18 win-loss record in 2025. Tiafoe is now playing at the U.S. Open where he defeated the world no.149 Yoshihito Nishioka 6-3 7-6(6) 6-3.
will fight against the world no.431 Martin Damm in the 2nd round. They have never played each other so far in top events.The American was the runner-up in Houston (US Men’s Clay Court Championship).
The American won 4 titles in his career: 2 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.2, Carlos achieved a compiled 55-6 match record in 2025. The Spaniard is playing at the moment at the U.S. Open where he managed to beat the world no.67 Reilly Opelka 6-4 7-5 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz will fight against the world no.65 Mattia Bellucci in the 2nd round. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Alcaraz.
Carlos conquered 6 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London and Cincinnati. Alcaraz was the runner-up in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) and in Wimbledon.
The Spaniard 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)
Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz squared off 3 times. Their actual record is 2-1 for Alcaraz.