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‘Why Is Carlos Calling Me?’ – 28-Year-Old Colombian Singer Reveals Private Conversation with Carlos Alcaraz as US Open Plans Unveiled

Published 08/11/2023, 3:24 AM EDT

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In the excitement ahead of the upcoming US Open, tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz adds some music to the mix. He has teamed up with Spanish music star and Grammy-nominated artist Sebastian Yatra to create a unique event that is sure to catch the attention of fans and enthusiasts.

This intriguing collaboration involves a fusion of the worlds of sports and music, and takes place in the city that never sleeps, the Big Apple, New York City.

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz joins forces with music sensation Sebastian Yatra for unique US Open event

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US Open is known for hosting fun events, concerts, free to watch exhibition matches. The agenda is obvious, to create more hype for U.S. Open. It usually goes as: In the daytime, the cozy Grandstand court will be the stage for the best players in the world as they prepare for the big tournament. There will be a lively host emcee and a talented D.J. to keep the atmosphere energetic. Once the sun sets, get ready for a nostalgic treat as tennis greats step onto the court for some exciting exhibition matches.

This year’s celebration is going to be nonetheless. Carlos Alcaraz and Sebastian Yatra revealed their happy partnership through a fun FaceTime call. Yatra sounded curious as he asked, “Why is Carlos Alcaraz calling me? What does he want?” This simple question sparked a creative idea from Alcaraz: “I’m calling to suggest that you come to the Fan Week at the US Open and perform a song.”

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Alcaraz’s enthusiasm was palpable and made him excited and excited about the trip. Yatra couldn’t believe it and asked, “Sing? Really?” Alcaraz confidently confirmed, “Yes, sing ‘Vagabundo’!” as reported by Hola.

 

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Between the laughs and the camaraderie their bond was evident especially when Yatra playfully hinted that Alcaraz liked the song. But Alcaraz had a lot to stake out; He invited Yatra to try his hand at tennis in a friendly match, prompting Yatra to quip: “I don’t play tennis. Just kidding, I do play tennis very well.”

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Music and sports collide as Carlos Alcaraz and Sebastian Yatra plan special US Open performance

This special event is scheduled for Aug. 25 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre. Catchy tunes from the tour is set to flow throughout the night, accompanied by hits from DJ Citizen Kane. The blend of music and tennis will provide spectacular views under the stars, giving fans an exciting start to the US Open schedule.

The “Sounds of the Open presented by Chase” event adds a special touch to US Open Fan Week. From August 22 to August 27, fans can enjoy exciting activities at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre. From 8 pm on August 25th, Sebastian Yatra will take to the stage, bringing his music to life in a performance that is sure to appeal to sports and music fans.

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As the US Open approaches, Carlos Alcaraz and Sebastian Yatra have created a symphony of friendship and talent, inviting fans to embrace the harmonious blend of sport and music.

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Ansh Tandon is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. Ansh received his undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has been working in content creation for 2+ years. Before Ansh stepped into sports journalism, he was a professional tennis player, honing his skills in national level tournaments for the past 12 years as an active AITA athlete.
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