Jimmy Butler with Sebastián Yatra Plays Tennis at the US Open

In an effort to provide humanitarian relief for Ukraine, NBA player Jimmy Butler with Sebastián Yatra (singer) enthusiastically participated in a charitable tennis event hosted at the prestigious US Open. On a Wednesday evening, Butler temporarily diverted his focus from basketball to immerse himself in the world of tennis. He donned the attire of a ball crew member and, alongside established tennis players Frances Tiafoe, Carlos Alcaraz, and Sebastián Yatra, engaged in this endeavor. The primary objective of this charity event was to raise an impressive sum of $320,000, contributing to the assistance required by Ukraine in the aftermath of the ongoing conflict, triggered by Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

Despite his prominent role in the NBA, where he notably led the Miami Heat to the NBA Finals, Butler’s engagement with tennis is not a novelty. Furthermore, his connection with Coco Gauff, the runner-up of the 2022 French Open, underscores his familiarity with the tennis world. During this notable charity event, Butler formed a doubles partnership with Tiafoe, who had previously reached the semifinals in the U.S. Open, as they faced off against the reigning champion Alcaraz and the accomplished Grammy-winning artist Yatra.

The event titled “Stars of the Open,” hosted within the confines of the esteemed Louis Armstrong Stadium encompassed a series of lighthearted and captivating matches including the NBA star Jimmy Butler with Sebastián Yatra playing a charity match. The roster included tennis legends like John McEnroe and Gabriela Sabatini, as well as current players such as Jessica Pegula, Matteo Berrettini, Elena Svitolina, Gael Monfils, Chris Eubanks, and Jennifer Brady. The exhibition successfully conveyed an atmosphere of enjoyment and amusement.

Jimmy Butler just showed the world how to beat Carlos Alcaraz ? pic.twitter.com/k8WJYlY5Xh

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 23, 2023

This event, serving as a delightful prelude, offered spectators a glimpse of the impending U.S. Open. Scheduled to commence on the following Monday, the U.S. Open holds a promise of riveting tennis encounters on the grand stage.