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Neymar, Del Potro, Alcaraz and Jimmy Butler star in a meeting of stars in Miami
The Miami Masters 1000 became a true gathering of sports stars, since while Carlos Alcaraz played, Neymar, Del Potro and Butler had fun in the stands.
Neymar attended a Carlos Alcaraz game in Miami. (Free Press Photo: AFP)
The city of Miami became a true “summit of stars” on the night of March 25, hosting a meeting of several sports figures during Carlos Alcaraz’s match against Gael Monfils for the third round of the Miami Masters 1000.
Although the meeting of the Spanish Alcaraz was already striking in itself, the appearance in the stands of Neymar Jr, Juan Martín del Potro and Jimmy Butler also gave a lot to talk about.
Brazilian Neymar Jr is in full recovery after suffering a torn cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee in October 2023, but that has not prevented him from making public appearances and on the night of March 25 he made a trip to the United States to enjoy of Carlos Alcaraz’s tennis.
The broadcast cameras “hunted” the Al Hilal striker and also They captured an interaction with former tennis player Juan Martín de Potro.
Brazilian and Argentine shared a pleasant moment and merged into a hug. This was shared by the official ATP account on X(formerly Twitter) and the publication soon filled with “likes.”
Already on the Masters 1000 court, Carlos Alcaraz had no problem with the Frenchman Monfils whom he defeated 6-2 and 6-4, a result that earned him access to the fourth round of the tournament held in United States territory.
However, Neymar and Del Potro were not the only sports stars who went to see Alcaraz. Jimmy Butler, basketball star and star of the Miami Heats, arrived at the venue to appreciate the Spaniard’s good tennis game.
“It’s difficult to stay focused on the game when you have such legends in the stands. But it’s also great and a great opportunity to have them here.“Alcaraz, who is 20 years old, commented after the end of the game.
““I tried to show great tennis to make them happy and to enjoy my game,” added the Spaniard who was champion in 2022 and semi-finalist in 2023; For the 2024 edition, it aims to keep the title.
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