Carlos Alcaraz’s journey to his second U.S. Open title was marked not only by his dominant performance on court but also by a dramatic transformation off it. The 22-year-old Spaniard arrived at Flushing Meadows with a buzzcut—an unplanned result of a haircut gone wrong, courtesy of his brother Alvaro. What began as a simple trim turned into a full shave, forcing Alcaraz to embrace a new look just days before the tournament began.
Blondecaraz makes his debut
After lifting the trophy in New York, Alcaraz decided to celebrate in style. Upon returning to Murcia, he visited his longtime barber Victor, who bleached his hair platinum blonde. The result: Blondecaraz. The bold new look quickly caught the attention of fans and media alike, adding a playful twist to his post-tournament celebrations.
Fans react to the transformation
The tennis world responded with enthusiasm and humor. Social media lit up with nicknames like “Blondecaraz,” and fellow players joined in on the fun. Alcaraz’s lighthearted attitude and willingness to embrace the unexpected only added to his growing popularity.
A new look for a new chapter
Alcaraz’s platinum hair isn’t just a style choice—it marks a fresh chapter in his career. With six Grand Slam titles and the world No. 1 ranking, he continues to evolve both as a player and a public figure. The new haircut complements his confident presence on and off the court.
Blondecaraz has arrived, and with it, a reminder that even the smallest changes can carry big energy—especially when backed by a champion’s spirit.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Ranked world no.1, Carlos played his last match on the 7th of September when he defeated world no.2 Jannik Sinner 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the final of the U.S. Open to win his 24th career title.
This season Alcaraz has a composed 61-6 win-loss record. Carlos clinched 7 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. Alcaraz got to the final in Barcelona and Wimbledon.
He is also scheduled to play in Tokyo (Japan Open Tennis Championships) on the 24th of September and Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 1st of October.