Carlos Alcaraz’s new haircut has become the talk of tennis town ever since he made his appearance during his US Open 2025 Round 1 encounter against Reilly Opelka. Several of his contemporaries and experts have weighed in on the new look, and opinion seems to be mixed.
The dramatic transformation has sparked conversations across the tennis world, with fans and fellow players eager to share their thoughts on the Spanish star’s bold style choice.
Naomi Osaka Has a Special Advice for Carlos Alcaraz on His ‘David Beckham’ Hairstyle
Osaka weighed in on Alcaraz’s buzz cut at the US Open, admitting she was caught off guard by the look. “I saw him with hair, and then suddenly, yesterday, I saw him practicing without hair. Did he ever explain if it was a random thing?” she asked.
The four-time Grand Slam champion went on to admire the Spaniard’s carefree attitude behind the change. “It’s cool that he just doesn’t care that much. I thought he was going for a David Beckham-like moment. I think people like it, no?”
David Beckham’s buzzcut, which the former England soccer captain debuted in 2000, became one of his most iconic looks. It marked a clean break from his flashy styles, giving him a sharper, tougher image. The haircut influenced men’s fashion worldwide, with fans rushing to copy it.
When asked if she liked the look, Osaka answered, “Will his life change if I like it or not?” She added that she appreciates unpredictability. “I like people that do different things. I find things interesting if someone doesn’t do something expected. Yeah, I guess I like it. He is switching up. Maybe next time he should dye it platinum or something.”
Osaka, who is seeded No. 23 at the tournament, progressed to Round 2 following a routine 6-3, 6-4 win over Greet Minnen.
Meanwhile, Alcaraz has explained that his dramatic new look came from a family haircut gone wrong. “Quite different, I guess. I felt like my hair was really long already,” the five-time Grand Slam winner said.
“And before the tournament, I said that I really want to get a haircut,” he added. That’s where things went sideways. “Suddenly, my brother just misunderstood the machine. He just cut it, and the only way to fix it is just to shave it off.”
How Did Maria Sharapova React to Carlos Alcaraz’s Bold New Style?
Sharapova, during a discussion at the broadcaster’s table at Flushing Meadows, was asked about the rise of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open. However, the former No. 1’s focus landed squarely on the Spaniard’s new haircut. “I haven’t gotten to the tennis. I’m still stuck at the buzz cut,” she said with a laugh.
Maria Sharapova on Carlos Alcaraz’s haircut at the U.S. Open
“What’s your take on the modern game? On the men’s side we’re seeing Sinner and Alcaraz have risen it…”
Maria: “I haven’t gotten to the tennis. I’m still stuck at the buzz cut. 😂 It’s so low maintenance. And he just… pic.twitter.com/IZ4EDJa0Ue
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Sharapova called the look “so low maintenance” and praised Alcaraz for embracing it during the tournament. “And he just did it. That’s a good effort,” she noted, adding that she would never have dared. “I’d be so superstitious.”
For the newly inducted Hall of Famer, the haircut was more than just style. It reflected Alcaraz’s character. “That’s what you have to love about him,” she said. “His ability to be so free and so confident and have this particular aura about him that transcends the game.”