The tennis world never fails to surprise us! From thrilling performances on the courts to unexpected off-court antics, players sure know how to keep their fans on their toes. But the latest surprise from Taylor Fritz? Well, it’s something no one saw coming—a blonde makeover! That’s right, the American star has ditched his signature look for a bold, blonde transformation, and let’s just say the reactions have been nothing short of hilarious. While fans are still wrapping their heads around Fritz’s new style, his fellow American and good friend, Ben Shelton, couldn’t resist jumping into the fun.

In a remarkable move, the American sensation unexpectedly joined the Norwegian DJ on stage during a performance of the smash song “Stargazing” at Kygo’s LA show. But more than this, it was his hairstyle that captured the attention of the fans. In a clip that went viral on the internet, Fritz was seen in a blonde appearance, which was later confirmed by numerous sources. And now, he seems to be engaging in a banter over this with none other than his close friend Shelton.

Sharing a post about Fritz’s new look, Shelton took to his Instagram and wrote, “Kinda fire, tho @taylor_fritz.” However, he also amalgamated this reaction with a huge “😭,” emoji, signifying his dislike for the latest style of the player. Interestingly, this did not go unnoticed by Fritz either, and the star player was quick to respond to Shelton. Reposting Shelton’s remark on his Instagram story, Fritz captioned it with a “😂,” emoji. Interestingly, this comes just hours after a shocking reaction over Fritz’s look from his girlfriend Morgan Riddle. 

Riddle earlier shared a picture of the star player with his blonde locks and wrote a simple message, “Home.” In a follow-up story, the influencer clarified that she had no role in her boyfriend’s decision to go blonde. “I didn’t think you actually would. I thought you were just getting a haircut,” she wrote. Riddle subsequently joked and highlighted that she was equally surprised by the latest look. “Would just like everyone to know I was also blindsided by this,” she wrote. Meanwhile, this is not the first time Ben Shelton has made a cheeky remark about his compatriot. 

The young American sensation is known for his quirky reactions, and a similar scene erupted during the Indian Wells Masters this year. When quizzed about his friendship with Taylor Fritz, he shared a hilarious response. Acknowledging that they are pretty good friends, Shelton said, “We go to dinners together for one another’s birthday every once in a while. Fritz usually has the best—sorry, Fritz’s girlfriend usually knows the best restaurants in the cities that we’re in. So he’s a pretty good guy to go to dinner with.”

Coming back to Fritz’s latest look, the one question that has been on everyone’s mind is why Fritz chose the new style. Well, the American seems to have an answer.

Taylor Fritz reveals the reason behind his new look

Taylor Fritz has given some amazing surprises to his fans through his recent on-court performances and success. But the one that came while he was away from action did not go well with many, as the star player witnessed some lighthearted criticism for his new look. And the major question about his new look was why he chose to do this. Now, Fritz has come up with an equally surprising answer. 

Taking to his Instagram story, Fritz revealed the reason behind his new look. “A lot of people asking me why?… No reason other than I just thought it would be funny,” Fritz explained. He also said, “After seeing all the reactions and overreactions. I was right, it’s hilarious.” Well, it seems that the 26-year-old is also trying his hands out in fashion. In an interview with Town & Country, Fritz stated, “The fashion off the court is something I’ve really been into,” emphasizing the importance of clothing and personal expression in his lifestyle.

But for now, what would be more interesting to see if Fritz returns with the same hairstyle and blonde look as he steps onto the courts yet again? Will he face more surprising reactions from fans and fellow players? Well, that remains to be seen.