Overview

• New photos and clips circulating online show the world No. 1 sporting a striking blonde look shortly after his New York triumph.
• He had primed fans for a change with post-match comments and an Instagram carousel featuring a blonde wig and foil-on-hair hints.
• The hair narrative took off when a clippers mishap by his brother forced a buzz cut on the eve of his first-round match at the US Open.
• Regular barber Víctor Martínez says they laugh off criticism, calling it free publicity, and notes rising demand from customers asking for “the Carlos haircut.”
• Public reaction remains mixed, and it is not yet clear whether he will compete with the new color at upcoming events.