Carlos Alcaraz's New Haircut at French Open Worries Tennis Fans

Not only is Carlos Alcaraz a four-time Grand Slam champion, but he is quickly becoming a fashion icon. The 22-year-old has a less buttoned-up style compared to his contemporary, Jannik Sinner.

However, great success is followed by overwhelming public attention. Everything from Alcaraz's on-court kits (don't get fans started on his sleeveless shirts) to his haircuts draws incredible scrutiny from his loyal fanbase.

Alcaraz is playing at a high level, winning two clay court titles this spring, including the Italian Open over Sinner. So why mess with a successful formula?

So Carlos Alcaraz got an haircut between rounds. pic.twitter.com/Zz9TVvCPUi
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) May 28, 2025

Alcaraz debuted a new haircut during his second-round match at the French Open against Fábián Marozsán. Alcaraz defeated Marozsán in four sets: 6-1, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2.

Minus the second set, Alcaraz looked like himself on the court. However, his dramatic fade has left fans on social media and reddit wondering why there was such a sudden change in the middle of a Major tournament.

The new haircut has left superstitious and fashion-obsessed tennis fans worried. Alcaraz has won eight consecutive matches since losing to Holger Rune in the Madrid Open final.

Alcaraz has been a loyal client of Victor Barber for a long time and is immune to the critiques on social media. The Spanish superstar has proven himself capable of making any new style work for him.

💇‍♂️ Cambio de look de Carlos Alcaraz en París: adiós barba + degradado.

Vía IG victorbarbers5 pic.twitter.com/GTaOIj95Jm
— Germán R. Abril (@gerebit0) May 27, 2025

While fans worry about Alcaraz's newest look, the ATP World No. 2 continues to appear unstoppable on clay. Now that Alcaraz's match against Marozsán is over, do not be surprised if he is asked about his haircut during his post-match press conference.

Tennis fans who are chronically online recognize that we repeat this pattern almost every month. Alcaraz makes a bold change to his hairstyle, we grow to appreciate it, then overreact when another new look is introduced.

After today, Alcaraz is 32-5 with three titles this season. He will face the winner of Giovanni Mpetshi-Perricard and Damir Dzumhur in the third round on Friday, May 30.

Update

Carlos Alcaraz on getting a haircut between matches at Roland Garros, ‘I think everyone saw my hair, my beard.. I had to do something about it’ 😂

“He’s free. I’m lucky he could come here to Paris, watch a few of my matches. I just told him he has to bring the materials to cut… pic.twitter.com/ivddGzRqrg
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 28, 2025

As expected, Alcaraz was asked about his new haircut during his post-match press conference. He got his haircut because his barber was available, and it was needed.

"He's free. I'm lucky he could come here to Paris; watch a few of my matches. I just told him he has to bring the materials to cut my hair that I needed," said Alcaraz.

"I think everyone saw my hair, my beard. I had to do something about it. Probably, people are not used to seeing me getting a haircut between the matches. I think that's why people were a bit surprised. But I think that's something normal."

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