Overview

• After her win, Raducanu said Alcaraz "pulls it off" because he wears the look with confidence and urged fans to support him.
• Raducanu defeated Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-1 on Louis Armstrong Stadium to reach the third round, where she will face Elena Rybakina.
• Alcaraz unveiled the buzzcut in his opening-round match against Reilly Opelka, turning the style into a tournament talking point.
• Reactions ranged from Frances Tiafoe joking that the cut was terrible to Naomi Osaka suggesting he go platinum, with Jannik Sinner saying it suits him.
• Public interest in the pair’s friendship persists, though both have denied dating rumors, and their mixed-doubles run ended with a loss to Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula.