Carolina Panthers legend Steve Smith went 1-on-1 with tennis champion Alcaraz

Former Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith shows he has talent in more than one sport.

Tim Weaver | Dec 7, 2024

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 2: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers pulls in this second half pass against the San Francisco 49ers at Bank of America Stadium on December 2, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated San Francisco 31-14. / (Photo by Rex Brown/Getty Images)

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Rough as things have been the last few years, the Carolina Panthers remain the beating heart of the sports world in Charlotte, North Carolina. However, this week a different sport took centerstage as tennis stars from around the globe visited for the inaugural Charlotte Invitational.

While his playing days in the NFL are long over, Panthers legend Steve Smith is still feeding his competitive fire with other sports. Smith is an active golfer, and apparently is a pretty decent tennis player, as well. Watch Agent 89 take on reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz and acquit himself pretty well, even if the champ was taking it a bit easy on him.

Steve Smith vs. Alcaraz

Carolina royalty @SteveSmithSr89 putting up a fight against Alcaraz 😂@Panthers | @CLTSports | #CharlotteInvitational pic.twitter.com/TMrOrVt2wo
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) December 7, 2024

Carolina's veteran backup quarterback Andy Dalton is also a bit of a tennis player, it seems. Dalton also played a bit vs. Alcaraz.

Andy Dalton vs. Alcaraz

From the field to the court 🏈@andydalton14 taking on Alcaraz @Panthers @CLTSports | #CharlotteInvitational pic.twitter.com/uMgaFJCtXh
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) December 7, 2024