Wednesday 9 May 2018 17:58, UK
Gael Monfils may have lost his Madrid Open clash against world No 1 Rafael Nadal, but he left an indelible mark on the contest with a trademark no-look winner.
Nadal took his clay court winning streak to 48 successive sets with a 6-3 6-1 win over Monfils on Wednesday.
The Spaniard, who has already claimed an 11th title in Monte Carlo and Barcelona this season, also claimed his 20th win in a row on clay.
And although he strode to a another routine victory, it was the flamboyant Frenchman who stole the show with a cheeky angled backhand drop shot.
Click on the video above to see Monfils at his brilliant best...
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