After cruising through his opening match at the 2025 US Open, Jannik Sinner took a moment to comment on Carlos Alcaraz’s new haircut, offering a playful and complimentary take. “No, I wouldn’t want one myself,” Sinner said with a grin, “but honestly I think everything suits him.” His remarks came after a dominant 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 win over Vit Kopriva, where he looked sharp both in form and mood.
Style and Friendship on Display
Sinner’s comments reflected the camaraderie and mutual respect between two of tennis’s brightest stars. While he joked about not adopting the same haircut, he praised Alcaraz’s ability to pull off any look, whether short or long. “It grows very fast, so it’s going to be all aligned in two days,” he added. “Even like this, it looks good. Even when he has longer hair, it suits.” The exchange offered fans a glimpse into the lighter side of life on tour.
A Moment of Levity Amid Intense Competition
In a sport often defined by intensity and pressure, Sinner’s lighthearted take added a refreshing dose of personality to the post-match conversation. His ability to balance fierce competitiveness with genuine warmth continues to endear him to fans and fellow players alike. As both he and Alcaraz advance through the draw, moments like these remind audiences that tennis is as much about character as it is about performance.
Building a Narrative Beyond the Court
Sinner’s remarks also contribute to the growing narrative around his relationship with Alcaraz—one built on rivalry, respect, and shared experiences. Whether battling in five-set thrillers or exchanging compliments off the court, their dynamic adds depth to the current era of men’s tennis. With both players expected to make deep runs in New York, their interactions will remain a highlight of the tournament.
Sinner at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked world no.1, Jannik has achieved a composed 32-4 match record in 2025. Jannik is playing at the U.S. Open where he toppled the world no.89 Vit Kopriva 6-1 6-1 6-2
.Jannik Sinner will face the world no.36 Alexei Popyrin in the 2nd round. Their actual record is 1-0 for Popyrin.
The Italian conquered 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Sinner was the finalist in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia), at the French Open and in Cincinnati (Cincinnati Open).
Sinner won 21 titles in his career: 10 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.2, the Spaniard achieved a compiled 55-6 win-loss record in 2025. Carlos is currently competing at the U.S. Open where he beat the world no.67 Reilly Opelka 6-4 7-5 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz will play the world no.65 Mattia Bellucci in the 2nd round on Wednesday at 7:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Their record is 1-0 for Alcaraz.
The Spaniard 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)
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz fought against each other 15 times. Their current record is 10-5 for Alcaraz.