Carlos Alcaraz turned heads at the 2025 US Open with a near-shaved buzz cut after his brother botched a pre-tournament trim. He leaned into the look, calling it a fresh reset, and some see superstition at play—Alcaraz wore short hair when he won the 2022 title. The haircut stole the spotlight, even stunning fellow pros like Frances Tiafoe, as Alcaraz opened with a win and aims to erase last year’s early exit.