The American tennis star, Frances Tiafoe has already made it into the category of top players on the ATP circuit. His on-court brilliance has often been met with loved and support from several fans in the United States. Now, ‘Bigfoe’ is all geared up to adorn the courts of a different sport.
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He has been given a huge opportunity to join a number of other notable figures including Naomi Osaka’s boyfriend Cordae, for the upcoming NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Tiafoe further shared his excitement on social media after he was announced as a participant in the renowned basketball event. The entire tennis community including Nick Kyrgios reacted to the news. Though, the Australian was quite skeptical about Tiafoe’s participation in the All-Star Celebrity Game.
Frances Tiafoe and Nick Kyrgios got involved in banter on social media
The American tennis player recently took to his Instagram to reveal that he is quite exhilarated after he was announced for the NBA Celebrity Game that will take place in Salt Lake City. Frances Tiafoe further said that is going to be a huge moment for the books as he will enter the spheres of the basketball realm. However, he also said that he just hopes that he doesn’t look like a clown while on the court for a different sport.
Later, Tiafoe gave a huge shoutout to the NBA authorities for their constant love and support. He added that he is really glad to get the invitation to one of the most popular sports events around the globe. Consequently, the entire tennis community is surprised to witness ‘Bigfoe,’ looking all geared up to adorn the basketball courts. Even the Australian tennis player, Nick Kyrgios was quite skeptical to see his fellow ATP player on the list of celebrity participants.
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The 27-year-old said, “I’m kinda nervous you representing me at the same time and I know I’d give them all buckets”.
Taking note of the comments, Tiafoe got involved in banter with the ‘bad boy’ of tennis. He said, “@k1ngkyrglos hahaha next year it’s gon be you”.
An NBA legend previously hailed Tiafoe
The entire sporting community witnessed the American tennis player’s antics during the previous season’s US Open. Tiafoe put on a miraculous show to outclass one of the biggest players on the circuit, Rafael Nadal. Consequently, he was praised by a number of notable figures including the Los Angeles Lakers star, LeBron James.
The 38 years-old hailed his compatriot as the ‘Young King,’ after he delivered a remarkable performance during the Grand Slam event.
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