Victor Martínez, the longtime barber of tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, has become an unexpected figure in the spotlight thanks to the athlete’s bold hairstyles. While some fans have voiced strong opinions—often negative—about Alcaraz’s haircuts, Martínez remains unfazed. “I don’t take it personally, so it doesn’t annoy me. In fact, I find it funny,” he said in a recent interview, revealing that he and Alcaraz often laugh together at the online reactions.

A bond built on trust and style

Despite the criticism, Alcaraz continues to return to Martínez for his signature cuts. “Carlos keeps coming to me to cut his hair because it’s good, because he likes it,” Martínez explained. Their relationship goes beyond the chair—when they’re together, they scroll through comments and share a laugh, showing that the athlete’s confidence in his look is rooted in their mutual trust and friendship.

Turning criticism into opportunity

Martínez sees the attention, even the negative kind, as a form of publicity. “At the end of the day, the bad comments are also good because they create publicity,” he noted. The buzz around Alcaraz’s hair has had a ripple effect: young fans now flock to Martínez’s shop asking for “the Carlos haircut,” turning a controversial style into a trend among the next generation of tennis enthusiasts.

From local barber to global recognition

Operating out of El Palmar, Spain, Martínez has seen his profile rise alongside Alcaraz’s meteoric career. What began as a nervous first meeting has evolved into a partnership that blends sport, style, and personality. As Alcaraz continues to make headlines on the court, Martínez’s clippers remain part of the story—cutting through criticism with confidence and a smile.

Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025

At the moment ranked no.

2, the Spaniard has managed to achieve a composed 59-6 match record in 2025. Alcaraz is playing at the moment at the U.S. Open where he toppled the world no.67 Reilly Opelka 6-4 7-5 6-4, the world no.65 Mattia Bellucci 6-1 6-0 6-3, the world no.34 Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-4 6-0, the world no.82 Arthur Rinderknech 7-6(3) 6-3 6-4 and the world no.21 Jiri Lehecka 6-4 6-2 6-4.

Carlos Alcaraz will play the world no.7 Novak Djokovic in the semifinal. The head to head is 5-3 for Djokovic.

The Spaniard conquered 6 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London and Cincinnati. Carlos was the runner-up in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) and in Wimbledon.

Carlos 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)