Jimmy Butler cheers on Carlos Alcaraz as he clinched back-to-back Wimbledon titles

Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in straight-sets, easing past the Serbian in the 2024 Wimbledon final.

Jimmy Butler cheers on Carlos Alcaraz as he clinched back-to-back Wimbledon titles

Jimmy Butler and Carlos Alcaraz

Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat star, showed his support for Carlos Alcaraz following the 2024 Wimbledon final. Butler posted a video on his Instagram story, hyping up Alcaraz and celebrating his victory over Novak Djokovic.

In the video, Jimmy Butler can be seen holding up two fingers, signifying Alcaraz’s back-to-back Wimbledon titles. He also congratulated Carlos Alcaraz on his win, acknowledging his impressive achievement at just 21 years old.

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Two in a row. Carlitos Alcarazz.
Jimmy Butler said on Instagram Stories

Alcaraz has already won four Grand Slam singles titles, including two Wimbledon titles, one US Open title, and one French Open title. Butler had expressed disappointment earlier in June for not being able to attend Alcaraz’s first French Open win, but he made sure to show his support from home this time around.

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Butler and Alcaraz seem to have a friendly relationship, with Butler being a vocal supporter of the young tennis star. Alcaraz’s impressive career is only just beginning, and it’s clear that he has fans across different sports, including the NBA.

Jimmy Butler and Carlos Alcaraz, an unlikely friendship beyond sports 

Jimmy Butler and Carlos Alcaraz’s friendship goes beyond just being fans of each other’s sport. Last year, Butler showed up to support Alcaraz at Wimbledon, cheering him on from the stands during his quarterfinal match against Holger Rune. This gesture marked the beginning of their friendship, which has continued to grow since then.

Carlos Alcaraz has expressed his admiration for Butler, enjoying watching him play basketball. The two stay in touch, and their friendship has been a topic of interest in the sports world. Butler has been known to form high-profile friendships, recently spending time with soccer star Neymar Jr. and boxer Ryan Garcia.

Butler and Alcaraz’s friendship is a testament to the power of sports to bring people together. Despite coming from different backgrounds and playing different sports, they have formed a strong bond that transcends their respective disciplines.

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