The semifinal match of the
Argentina Open
that
Carlos Alcaraz
won in two sets against his compatriot
Bernabé Zapata Miralles
had a luxury guest and totally unexpected for Argentine fans:
Jimmy Butler
, the superstar of the
Heat
.
The American took advantage of the NBA regular season break
for
the
All Star Game
and came to visit our country.
And he did not want to miss the chance to see the Murcian live, one of the best tennis players on the planet.
The forward from
Miami
- who is represented by IMG, the same company that has had Alcaraz in its portfolio, since the Murcian was 12 years old - revolutionized
Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis
.
The Texan spent a relaxed moment with the Spaniard, who demonstrated his talent with the basketball and even scored more times than the NBA star.
"I'm on break," the six-time All Star justified himself.
Butler had no problem leaving the center of the scene to Carlitos and he acted as photographer so that the people in the group that accompanies him could also take a photo with the number two in the racket world.
In the corridors of the BALTC, he also ran into
Gabriela Sabatini
, the best Argentine tennis player in history, with whom he was seen chatting very relaxed.
He took a typical gift from our country: a mate.
And, of course, he enjoyed Alcaraz's great victory like a fan.
"I knew it was coming, because the same company represents us," the Spaniard acknowledged after the game.
"Meeting with these types of stars is a bit new for me, I don't see myself at that level. I never expect a star like him to come watch my game, although it's always nice."
And he added: "I like basketball. When I can, I see it and I also see it. And the truth is, I'm not very bad at it."
Butler surprised Argentines when, a few days ago, he shared a story on Instagram in which the Casa Rosada was seen.
Thanks to Twitter and Instagram users, it was possible to see that he had also been touring the vicinity of the Obelisk, where he was surrounded by about seven people who would be part of the group that accompanied him to Argentina.
As it became known, the NBA, a fan of
Lionel Messi
and soccer, ruled out the invitation to the All-Star Game to be held this weekend at the
Vivint Smart Home Arena
in Salt Lake City, Utah, precisely because he had already organized this trip. to Buenos Aires.
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Argentina Open: Alcaraz once again showed his best tennis, made people delirious and will play the final against Norrie
Jimmy Butler, an NBA superstar loose through the streets of Buenos Aires while the All Star is being played
