JIMMY Butler has added a US Open ball boy gig to his resume after making an appearance at a charity match between Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz.
The Miami Heat forward, 33, looked unrecognizable as he swapped his NBA jersey for a striped polo T-shirt.
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Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler was a ball boy during a US Open charity match between Frances Tiafoe and Carlos AlcarazCredit: Getty
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The forward also stepped in for Tiafoe and won a point against Alcaraz with a lob shotCredit: Getty
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Butler is a six-time NBA All-Star and played with the Heat in the 2023 NBA Finals in JuneCredit: Getty
Butler documented his trip to Flushing Meadows on his Instagram Stories.
In the videos, the NBA star could be seen learning a tennis ball boy’s responsibilities.
He was shown when to enter the court to remove extra balls and how to roll them to another member of his team.
Then on Wednesday, he came out with other ball boys and girls to work the charity game at Louis Armstrong Stadium, which was part of a Stars of the Open exhibition.
At one point, Tiafoe approached Butler – who swapped his signature headband with a tennis cap for the day – and handed him his racket.
And the 6-foot-7 forward replaced the world’s No. 10 on the court for one point.
After a gentle service from Alcaraz, the six-time NBA All-Star won the rally with a lob shot over the Spaniard, who entered the US Open at the top of the ATP rankings.
Tiafoe and Butler later faced off with Alcaraz and Colombian singer Sebastian Yatra in a doubles match.
The fundraiser collected money for humanitarian aid in Ukraine.
It raised $320,000 toward the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund, according to ATP Tour.
The festivities also included a clash between Christopher Eubanks and Jennifer Brady against Gael Monfils and his wife Elina Svitolina.
Meanwhile, Matteo Berrettini teamed up with 1990 US Open champ Gabriela Sabatini to take on John McEnroe and Jessica Pegula.
The main US Open draw begins on September 10.
Alcaraz will try to repeat his 2022 success at Flushing Meadows while Iga Swiatek will try to defend her women’s singles title.
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