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Gael Monfils hits insane jumping forehand shot at the U.S. Open

Gael Monfils is already known as the ATP's top entertainer, and he added another shot to his highlight reel during his match against Alejandro Gonzalez on the Grandstand court on Friday afternoon. The Frenchman hit a 110 mph leaping forehand from the baseline to win the second game in the second set against Gonzalez, and the crowd -- and Twitter -- went crazy. Now that's a winner. Check out the clip below.

In yet another display of his athleticism, Monfils won the second set against Gonzalez with another highlight-worthy play: an impressive diving volley.

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