Carlos Alcaraz's latest hairstyle is an absolute game-changer. The 22-year-old tennis sensation unveiled a striking transformation just before his opening match at the 2025 U.S. Open on August 25, rendering him almost unrecognizable with his new buzz cut. In a video posted on X on the same day, Carlos, donning a sleek white Nike tank top emblazoned with the number "90" and matching black shorts, strided onto the court at New York City's USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, showcasing his completely shaved scalp. Although he had bid farewell to his previous long, dark locks for this bold new look, traces of his darker roots were still faintly visible.
Upon witnessing his dramatic transformation, fans couldn't help but do a double take. One user commented on X, "Lmao, it took me a second to realize it was him!" Another added, "Bro just gained 10x more aura," while a third remarked, "Legit didn't even recognize him."
However, Carlos's fresh appearance was just the tip of the iceberg at his first match, where he squared off against American player Reilly Opelka. The Spanish tennis star, who last claimed the U.S. Open title in 2022 as the youngest male champion ever, revealed that he had also adopted an evolved game plan for this year's competitions.
"It's still the same Carlos," he told Vogue in an interview published on August 25, "but I need to refine a few aspects if I want to maintain my position at the top for the long haul." When asked about the specific techniques he had changed to make himself a more formidable opponent, Carlos teased fans by urging them to tune in to his matches.
"There are some more nuanced things that I'm working on, but I won't spill the beans just yet," he said. "However, many players have noticed my inconsistencies during matches, and it's something I'm actively addressing."
