US Open ejects fans for barbershop prank during Kyrgios meltdown

Comedian Trevor Noah and actresses Amanda Seyfriend and Naomi Watts were among the stars who witnessed antics on and off the court

A fan gets his hair cut during the quarter-finals match between Nick Kyrgios of Australia and Russia's Karen Khachanov at the 2022 US Open at Arthur Ash stadium in New York. Getty Images / AFP

The pranksters' seats were close to the epic match that ended at 1am. Getty Images / AFP

The barber brought in all of his own supplies. Getty Images / AFP

The jokesters were eventually asked to leave by security. AP

The prankster barber even brought his own hair-catching cape. AP

Kyrgios smashes his racket after his quarter-final match against Khachanov. Reuters

Kyrgios smashed several rackets during and after play. Getty Images / AFP

Another one bites the dust. Getty Images / AFP

Khachanov shakes hands with Kyrgios after defeating him in five sets. EPA

Khachanov celebrates his victory against Kyrgios. EPA

Kyrgios spent a lot of his time on the court yelling. Getty Images / AFP

Kyrgios shows a lot of emotion when he plays. AFP

Kyrgios racked up at least $25,000 in fines at the US Open for his behaviour. EPA

South African comedian and talk show host Trevor Noah watches the Kyrgios/Khachanov match. AFP

Actress Amanda Seyfried was also in the stands cheering on Kyrgios. AFP

Aussie actress Naomi Watts watches the match between Kyrgios and Khachanov. Getty Images / AFP

American billionaire hedge fund manager John Paulson takes in the Kyrgios v Khachanov match. EPA

Noah reacts to a play or the haircut. Getty Images / AFP

Seyfried waves to the crowd. Getty Images / AFP

The quarter-finals at the US Open on Tuesday night got a little hairy when a fan decided to give his friend a trim.

The prank went down in the stands of Arthur Ashe Stadium, as Australian Nick Kyrgios and Russia’s Karen Khachanov duked it out in a match that included broken rackets, excessive swearing and thrown water bottles.

Adding to the drama, a pair of pranksters brought out hair clippers and a barber’s cape in the middle of the heated play for a courtside fade.

Australia's Nick Kyrgios smashes his racket after his quarter-final match against Russia's Karen Khachanov at the US Open in New York. Reuters

Tournament security removed the two from the match before the makeover could be completed.

“When someone saw it, security went to the two individuals. They were escorted out of their seats and then off the grounds for disruption of play,” US Tennis Association Brendan McIntyre told AP.

“There’s a first time for anything.”

Kyrgios went down to Khachanov 5-7, 6-4, 5-7, 7-6, 4-6 in a match that lasted three hours and 39 minutes and was completed at 1am.

Kyrgios smashed several rackets, yelled at his supporter box, and was cited for unsportsmanlike conduct for throwing a water bottle. He already racked up $25,000 in fines during this tournament.

Fellow Aussies Naomi Watts and Ben Simmons were spotted waving Australian flags, with stars such as Amanda Seyfriend and Trevor Noah enjoying the antics as well.

No word on whether the stars also got a shave and a haircut.

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The Associated Press contributed to this report