Watch: Carlos Alcaraz’s new haircut shocks tennis world – Frances Tiafoe says ‘it’s terrible!’

Carlos Alcaraz begins his quest for a sixth Grand Slam title at the US Open on Monday. The second day at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center features Alcaraz as one of the main attractions during the night session at Arthur Ashe Stadium.Alcaraz, the Spanish champion seeking his second US Open victory after his first Grand Slam win in 2022, will face American Reilly Opelka in the opening round.The 22-year-old second seed could potentially meet Jannik Sinner, whom he has already faced twice in Grand Slam finals this season.Alcaraz arrived at the US Open on Monday sporting a newly shaved head for his first-round match.The second-seeded player created interest with his new haircut before his match against Opelka at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Watch:During his arrival at the tournament grounds, Alcaraz encountered golf star Rory McIlroy, who touched his shaved head. This was a stark contrast to his appearance in last week's mixed doubles event, where he had full hair.His friend Frances Tiafoe, who lost to Alcaraz in the 2022 US Open semifinals, shared his thoughts on the new look."It's horrible. It's terrible. It's definitely terrible. That's my guy, though," Tiafoe commented on Alcaraz's haircut. "Funny, I looked and him, and I was like, 'I guess you're aerodynamic.'"Tiafoe continued with his assessment."I don't know who told him to do that, but it's terrible. From a guy who gets haircuts week in, week out, who prides himself on good haircuts, it's horrendous," Tiafoe said. "But at the end of the day, it's Carlos, and that's my guy."