Carlos Alcaraz’s Bold Buzzcut Steals Spotlight at U.S. Open 2025
Kai Montgomery here—yes, *that* Kai Montgomery who’s been rolling their eyes at celebrity antics since the dawn of time. Look, I didn’t *ask* to be the voice of reason in a world where people think reinventing your hairstyle counts as breaking news, but here we are.
Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old tennis phenom, made more than just a fashion statement when he stepped onto the court at the 2025 U.S. Open. Gone was the flowing dark mane that had become his signature look. In its place? A buzzcut so sharp it could probably slice through a serve from Reilly Opelka. Yes, you read that right. The Spanish tennis star debuted a completely shaved head ahead of his Aug. 25 match, and the internet collectively did a double-take.
Fans watching the live stream or those lucky enough to be courtside at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City were met with a striking transformation. Alcaraz, clad in a white Nike tank top with the number “90” boldly emblazoned on his chest and matching black shorts, looked like a different man. His deep roots were still faintly visible, but the overall effect was clean, sharp, and undeniably bold.
Social media erupted almost instantly. One X user joked, “Lmao took me a second to realize,” while another chimed in with, “Bro just gained 10x more aura.” A third fan was even more stunned: “Legit didn’t even recognize him.” And honestly, same. It’s not every day you see a tennis prodigy go full tactical bald mode.
But let’s not pretend this was just about looks. Alcaraz, who previously won the U.S. Open in 2022 and became the youngest male champion in the tournament’s history, is clearly aiming for more than aesthetic upgrades. In a recent interview with *Vogue*, he hinted at a more refined game strategy for this year’s competition. “It is the same Carlos,” he said, “but I’ve got to improve a few things if I want to stay at the top of the game for a long time.” When pressed on what exactly he’s working on, he smirked: “There are also some more specific things that I’m working on, but I won’t tell you about that.”
Translation: expect a sharper, more focused, and possibly more ruthless Alcaraz on the court. And if his new look is any indication, he’s not messing around.
Of course, Alcaraz wasn’t the only celebrity presence at the U.S. Open this year. The event drew a who’s who of Hollywood and sports royalty. Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin were spotted courtside watching Novak Djokovic’s first-round match. Julianna Margulies, Connie Britton, and Chelsea Handler had a blast at the USTA Foundation’s Opening Night Gala, where Margulies was seen sipping on a “Watermelon Slice” cocktail. Lin-Manuel Miranda also made an appearance, catching a mixed doubles match on Aug. 20.
Sailor Brinkley Cook and Christie Brinkley brought the family vibe, while Tom Cruise and Kathy Griffin were also seen in attendance. Meanwhile, WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu had a slam dunk of a day out, and comedian Hannah Berner shared laughs with Handler in a VIP box at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Still, all eyes kept drifting back to Alcaraz. Whether it was his new look, his swagger, or the sheer audacity of going bald mid-tournament, one thing was clear: he wasn’t just playing tennis—he was making a statement.
Did anyone expect anything less from a guy who’s already rewriting the record books? No? Thought so.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Vogue
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