In the Stars of the Open event, Jimmy Butler the NBA star accomplished many things, and one was them was performing the duties of a ball boy.
Butler with his finesse and talents played against World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and also performed the duties of a ball boy.
The NBA star, who was included in the ball crew squad, completed his training and commendably fulfilled his role in the game.
Jimmy Butler didn't get to his level without training.
Tonight, it was to be a #USOpen ball crew member. pic.twitter.com/S5mFYvXK3R
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 24, 2023
Famous personalities who joined this event were Frances Tiafoe, Gael Monfils, Elina Svitolina, Grammy-nominated singer Sebastian Yatra, Christopher Eubanks, John McEnroe, Gabriela Sabatini, Jessica Pegula and Matteo Berrettini.
Meanwhile, according to reports by US Open, the event successfully raised $320,000 for humanitarian relief in Ukraine,
Well, Butler is not new to the game as his name has been associated with Tennis before given that he is a buddy of Coco Gauff, French Open runner-up of 2022.
During the event, he also played a match with Frances Tiafoe who was the semifinalist at last year’s U.S. Open.
However, in an exhibition match between Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz, Butler walked out as a member of the ball crew.
THAT'S @JImmyButler's MUSIC!
AND AS A BALL CREW MEMBER! pic.twitter.com/SQKJmcNalg
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 23, 2023
Butler trained with the ball crew before he could enter the court. Picking up balls and learning where to throw or roll them throughout a match.
When picking up the ball, he also performed the famous rapid stiff run of the ball crew.
Jimmy Butler working on the US Open ball crew for Carlos Alcaraz is too funny 🤣
(via @usopen / IG)pic.twitter.com/TQkttuhWU0
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 24, 2023
