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Ronaldo? Beckham? - Fans compare Carlos Alcaraz's new 'buzz' haircut with big names from football universe

By Uzma Fatima
A sports journalist passionate about the moments that go beyond the scoreboard.
Published at :August 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Modified at :August 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Ronaldo? Beckham? - Fans compare Carlos Alcaraz's new 'buzz' haircut with big names from football universe

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Carlos Alcaraz’s hairstyle also drew reaction from Maria Sharapova and Frances Tiafoe.

Carlos Alcaraz’s latest ‘buzz’ haircut has caused quite an uproar at Flushing Meadows. It has taken over the headlines at US Open 2025, so much that it even shadowed his straight sets win over Reilly Opelka in the opening round on Monday.

From Frances Tiafoe to the newly Hall of Fame entrant Maria Sharapova, almost everyone has had their say on 22-year-old’s latest haircut.

Now, the entire tennis fandom has jumped in, sharing their own reviews of the world No. 2’s bold new look unveiled during his opener-round match.

Also Read: ‘Terrible’: Watch Frances Tiafoe’s hilarious reaction to Carlos Alcaraz’s accidental haircut

A former champion at Flushing Meadows, Alcaraz began his campaign with a dominant performance, defeating the world No. 51 Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 in straight sets. But despite the victory, it was his haircut that drew most of the attention.

Even the official US Open account couldn’t resist a throwback joke, tweeting: “Welcome back, 2000 David Beckham.” The comparison to Beckham’s iconic buzz cut era instantly went viral, though not everyone agreed.

“That’s insanely disrespectful to David Beckham,” one fan posted. Another questioned: “But what does David Beckham have to do with it?”

At the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Alcaraz was spotted courtside with golf legend Rory McIlroy, who asked him about the new style. Alcaraz laughed it off, admitting: “Just got a haircut that I struggled with. I had to start fresh.”

However, at the post-match press conference the Spaniard revealed the actual reason behind the haircut. “My brother misunderstood with the machine he cut it & the only way to fix it is to shave it off,” he explained.

Carlos added, “To be honest, it’s not that good and it’s not that bad I guess, I’m the guy who thinks like, ‘ok hair grows’ & in a few days it’s gonna be okay.”

Here are more reactions to Carlos Alcaraz’s latest haircut!

What is Carlos Alcaraz’s new haircut at US Open 2025?

Alcaraz has sported a new ‘buzz cut’ before his first match at Flushing Meadows.

When did Carlos Alcaraz debut his buzz cut?

Alcaraz unveiled his new look during his US Open 2025 opening match against Reilly Opelka on Monday night.

Why is Carlos Alcaraz’s new haircut getting so much attention?

Alcaraz’s new buzz cut is getting attention due to it being an accidental mishap during a trim by his brother. It has led to lot of discussion among fans, players and the media at US Open and has received mixed reactions.

What did Frances Tiafoe say about Carlos Alcaraz’s new haircut?

Frances Tiafoe jokingly called Carlos Alcaraz’s buzz cut “horrible” and “terrible,” sparking laughs and plenty of reactions online.

Who are fans comparing Carlos Alcaraz’s latest ‘buzz’ haircut with?

Fans have compared it with Ronaldo Nazario and David Beckham among others.

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Uzma Fatima
Uzma Fatima

Uzma Fatima is a passionate sports journalist who believes every match has a story waiting to be told. Whether it's the grace of Olympic champions, the grit of tennis and badminton battles, or the drama of cricket’s highs and heartbreaks — she loves capturing the emotion behind the action. Off the field, she’s a Formula 1 enthusiast who never misses a race weekend.

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