How many countries want USA, otherwise, think of the sport above all as a show of pure fun. That was one of the reasons why Carlos Alcarazwith his naturalness and self-confidence, connected very quickly and very well USAwhere he already has many followers.
His first grand slamcovered in US Open 2022when he became the youngest world No. 1 in history at the age of 19, confirmed that the world is in front of a tennis player capable of marking an era.
Not only did the general public succumb to Murcian quality, but many celebrities expressed their enthusiasm for the game and the joy of Alcaraz. Among them, Carlos recognized in March, in full Miami Masters 1,000excited to meet the two basketball players, Paul Gasol and Jimmy Butlerthe retired Catalan and the American great star of Miami Heat of NBA.
“Fortunately, I have met great athletes, great celebrities too, who in a way continue to surprise me. I still can’t believe I’ll be able to meet those celebrities, but one of my favorite encounters happened recently when I met Pau Gasol. I met him in Las Vegas and he is an amazing person. Also Jimmy Butler. Of the meetings with celebrities, those have been some of the most special,” said Alcaraz.
“I admire Jimmy Butler and Pau Gasol for their winning mentality, for their professionalism, for wanting to improve every day, for finding even the smallest things to become a better athlete, but above all I admire that they are beautiful people out in the world. For me, that is very important, like having a winning mentality.
Butler witnessed Alcaraz’s matches live in Miami and the Spanish tennis player returned this year when he attended a match between Miami and Golden State Warriorsa day where he also had the opportunity to meet and chat briefly with two other NBA figures, Stephen Curry and Chris Paul.
In that context of good vibes between Alcaraz, the United States and basketball, the Charlotte Sports Foundation announced this Wednesday that Alcaraz will be the big attraction on December 6, Charlotte Invitationala tennis exhibition to be held at Spectrum Centerthe common playing field of NBA Charlotte Hornets.
“I appreciate the opportunity to compete at the Charlotte Invitational this December. Fans can expect an incredible night and we hope to provide an unforgettable experience for all attendees,” said Alcaraz, who is preparing these days for the imminent defense of his title in Wimbledon (July 1-14).
Alcaraz, currently world number 3, will face the American in that exhibition match Frances Tiafoeformer top-10, now ranked 30th and another tennis player with a penchant for ‘showing off’, while the Americans Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys will be the main character of the women’s meeting at the Spectrum Center, a rerun of the final of US Open who won the first one in 2017.
Source: La Verdad
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