Do blondes have more fun? New Carlos Alcaraz hairstyle splits Laver Cup compatriots

Carlos Alcaraz has set the tone for the back-half of the 2025 season with his run to a second US Open title, but has he set a trend with his new blonde buzz cut at this week’s Laver Cup?

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The newly minted world No. 1, who promised a surprise look after the US Open, debuted a new twist to the head-turning hairdo that captured headlines throughout his march to a sixth Grand Slam trophy, and his Laver Cup compatriots all weighed in on the standout style and whether it could catch on across the ATP tour this fall.

Here’s what Alcaraz’s fellow players had to say as they descended on San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge for an iconic photoshoot on Wednesday:

TEAM EUROPE

Alexander Zverev: We talked about it. He texted me and sent me a picture before I saw it live. Look, a new haircut, apparently it works. Every time he has one, he wins the tournament, so hopefully it’s going to go the same way for Laver Cup.

Flavio Cobolli: I said that it’s really nice because I really like him blonde. So, I really love it.

Casper Ruud: We have an ongoing discussion of what the nickname should be for him. “Silver Fox” is pretty good. You know, his hair grows so fast. It was blonde two days ago and now it’s already turning silver. In a few days, it’ll be even darker. “Silver Fox” is a good nickname for him, and I think it’s cool.

Yannick Noah, Team Europe Captain: You know, we’re like actors. You play tennis the club you grow up playing, and all the sudden you’re on these stages with all these people watching you. Of course, you have to play and protect yourself, and so you start with a haircut. Whatever you wear, it’s like your favorite shirt, and a lot of people are watching. I think it’s a good energy and it suits him very well. It looks great! And then he turned it to blonde. I want to be blonde too, but I don’t think it’s going to work. I support him.

TEAM WORLD

Alex Michelsen: I was like, “Wow.” I’m kind of like Frances. I was like, “😬.” It was a little like, “Oh, ok.” But he can pull it off. When you win Grand Slams, you can do whatever you want. It looks good when you win Slams, but if I did it, it would not look good.

Taylor Fritz: The thing is, I kind of knew it was coming. I don’t think it’s bad. I like it!

Francisco Cerundolo: I cannot lie. It’s something different. I always support people that go different than the rest. So, I think it’s good!

Pat Rafter, Team World Vice-Captain: I actually didn’t say anything. I bit my tongue. I thought about it a bit later and thought, “I wonder if he’s happy with that hair.” Listen, he came in with a whole new look for the US Open and it was pretty cool, and he’s come in here again, so I hope he doesn’t have the same sort of performance. Maybe a change of hair style makes him play even better; I certainly hope not!

Alex de Minaur: It’s [a style] that is hard to put into words. But he can probably pull anything off, so kudos to him!

Reilly Opelka: He just won the US Open. Do whatever you want!