‘Looks Like Sh**’—Taylor Fritz’s Indian Wells Exit Sparks Fan Outrage as One Major Factor Gets Blamed
Jack Draper Stuns Taylor Fritz at Indian Wells – But the Biggest Talking Point? Fritz’s New Haircut
Jack Draper delivered a statement victory at Indian Wells 2025, defeating Taylor Fritz 7-5, 6-4 in just 79 minutes to eliminate the home favorite and 2022 champion. However, while the British star’s performance was impressive, the post-match buzz revolved around something unexpected—Fritz’s new haircut.
Fritz’s Tournament Run and Pre-Match Thoughts
Fritz began his Indian Wells campaign with a solid 6-3, 7-5 win over Matteo Gigante before needing three sets to edge past Alejandro Tabilo. Heading into the Round of 16, he acknowledged the challenge of facing Jack Draper, saying:
“I think it’s a tough draw to get him in the Round of 16 as a top-4 seed. He’s a very good player. I think he’s probably better than his ranking, and we’ve had some tight ones.”
That assessment proved accurate, as Draper dominated the match, winning seven straight games to turn a 4-5 deficit in the first set into a commanding 4-0 lead in the second.
Draper Reacts to Career-Defining Win
Following his emphatic victory, Draper reflected on what he called his best performance at Indian Wells:
“I felt great. It’s the best match I’ve played here in the three years I’ve been coming. I was sharp, moved well, and competed hard. There were key moments where I had to be brave, and I spoke to my coach about that beforehand. When you get chances against players like Taylor, you have to take them. He’s an amazing player, so to come through the way I did—I’m very proud.”
With Fritz’s exit, Ben Shelton is now the last remaining American in the draw. But despite the disappointing loss, the conversation surrounding Fritz’s appearance has arguably overshadowed his tournament run.
Fans Roast Fritz’s New Haircut
Fritz’s mid-tournament haircut has sparked plenty of reactions, with fans drawing comparisons to his past hairstyle experiments. The last time his hair made headlines? October 2024, when he went blonde before the Paris Masters—a move that also led to criticism. Coincidentally, Jack Draper was his opponent back then as well, and the Brit emerged victorious once again.
One fan didn’t hold back, writing: “He shouldn’t have cut his hair.” Another joked: “Bro transformed into 2016 Fritz with a simple haircut lol.” Some even tied his new look to his loss, with one quipping: “Bad move. Lost today. 🤣”
Morgan Riddle’s Take? Probably Not a Fan
Fritz has previously polled his fans on Instagram about going blonde, but his girlfriend, Morgan Riddle, has never been a fan of his hair experiments. When Fritz flirted with the idea of bleaching his hair, Riddle hilariously warned:
“Anyone who votes yes on this, I’ll personally fight you.”
When he actually followed through with the blonde look, she admitted she was blindsided, saying:
“I didn’t think you actually would. I thought you were just getting a haircut. Oh my God. Would just like everyone to know I was also blindsided by this.”
Not the First Time Fritz’s Fashion Choices Have Been Criticized
Beyond his hair, Fritz has also been in the spotlight for his fashion choices. Back in September 2024, he and Matteo Berrettini walked the runway for BOSS at Milan Fashion Week. While Berrettini received praise, Fritz’s look—featuring a layered light blue button-down, navy blazer, and green turquoise overcoat—was met with mixed reactions.
Now, with his Indian Wells run over, Fritz will turn his attention to the Miami Open, where he reached the quarterfinals two years ago. But before that, the debate rages on: Did his new haircut really do him dirty?
What do you think of Fritz’s fresh look? Hit the comments with your thoughts!
