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Following his impressive victory over Marin Cilic in Doha on Monday, young Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz received an unexpected and exciting visit from NBA star Jimmy Butler.
Alcaraz secured his win against Cilic with a score of 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the tournament. After the match, he had the opportunity to engage in a shooting session with Butler, who plays as a forward in the NBA. This chance to connect with a fellow athlete provided fans of both the players with some memorable moments.
The 21-year-old Spaniard is a fan and expressed his excitement openly. Witnessing Butler on the court was a delightful surprise for Alcaraz, who greatly admires the American NBA player.
After choosing to forgo the NBA All-Star game over the weekend in San Francisco, Jimmy Butler made his way to Doha for a tennis retreat at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. However, he was unaware that a significant sports dream of his was on the verge of becoming a reality.
Carlos Alcaraz and Butler's funny one-word interview
In a lighthearted exchange with the Qatar tennis Instagram channel, Olympic silver medalist Carlos Alcaraz and NBA star Jimmy Butler answered a series of questions. The format involved each of them summarizing their responses to the host's inquiries in just one word.
When asked about Qatar, Alcaraz described it as "surprising," while Butler referred to Doha, the capital of the country. Alcaraz further expressed that tennis is "life," which prompted Butler to enthusiastically exclaim "Vamoss!" in response to the mention of the sport.
When discussing basketball, Alcaraz mentioned his friend, Jimmy Butler, while Butler highlighted the legendary Pau Gasol. In a playful twist, when asked to describe Carlos Alcaraz in one word, Butler called him "La Cabra," and Carlos Alcaraz responded by labelling Jimmy Butler as "Labasura."
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