Watch: Carlos Alcaraz Attracts Global Superstars Neymar, Jimmy Butler and del Potro to Miami Open
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After finding an easy win against Gael Monfils, Carlos Alcaraz has made his place in the round of 16. While tennis fans enjoyed watching the 20-year-old Spanish tennis player to the fullest, recently he became the star attraction of the tennis event, as a lot of well-known global faces around the world, came to attend the tournament and witness the world number one in action in Miami Open.
As the world number two tennis player’s game is always on point, with a perfect pinch of entertainment and dedication mixed in, he recently attracted a lot of popular names around the world, including Neymar, Jimmy Butler, and Del Potro.
Carlos Alcaraz becomes a center of attraction
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The two-time Grand Slam champion defeated the French tennis player and made his way into the further rounds of the tournament, where he will next face Lorenzo Musetti. But before that, a video of him from the tournament is going around on the internet, in which he was seen having a conversation with two of the other sporting giants present in it.
⚽️ @neymarjr
🏀 @JimmyButler
💙 @delpotrojuan
⭐️ @carlosalcarazA star-studded link-up in 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚! 🔗😍@MiamiOpen | #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/D4UwTZcZFl
— ATP Tour (@atptour) March 26, 2024
Notably, prominent sportsmen from a variety of sports disciplines as well as tennis lovers were drawn to the 20-year-old Spanish player’s engaging style of play. Among them, the participation of Juan Martín del Potro, the veteran 35-year-old tennis great, gave the event an air of distinction.
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The sightings of American basketball player Butler and Brazilian football phenomenon Neymar further enhanced the event and highlighted the excitement and appeal that top sporting events have for people from all walks of life. The 32-year-old professional footballer has been out of the field since he suffered a knee injury last year. He was present in the crowd to witness the thrilling class between the Frenchman and the young Spanish tennis player.
Not only that, he was also seen applauding the rivalry between the two as a part of the audience, enjoying a game of tennis to the fullest. However, it’s not only the global star who is impressed with the world’s number-two-ranked tennis player. Recently, even Andy Murray praised Alcaraz for his amazing game at the Miami Open.
Murray applauds Alcaraz’s tennis game
Andy Murray, the seasoned tennis veteran, showed his admiration for the young talent on Twitter after Alcaraz’s convincing victory against the 31-year-old Spanish tennis player in the tournament’s second round. In his tweet, Murray expressed his sincere gratitude, saying, “Watching Alcaraz play tennis makes me smile.”
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Watching Alcaraz play tennis makes me smile 😊❤️
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) March 24, 2024
Murray’s compliments went beyond only praising Alcaraz’s skill on the court to include the intangible attributes the youthful athlete brings to the game. Further, the Brit emphasized how Alcaraz’s aura might enthrall viewers and create a special bond between them and the sport. In doing so, Murray praised Alcaraz’s tennis prowess while also recognizing the wider influence of his presence and the role charisma and personality play in advancing the game to new heights.
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Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Alcaraz’s game? Let us know in the comment section below.
Edited by:
Ananya Giri