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JP Smith Reacts To Stunning Head-First Dive Hot Shot

Rapid reactions on the tennis court can be the difference between winning and losing. For John-Patrick Smith, a diving drop shot off a net cord was all instinct. "A shot like that is always pure instinct," Smith told ATPWorldTour.com. "It was a high-level match, so it was great to get through with the win." "Up close and in person, that was easily the best shot I've seen live," Smith's coach Jacob Meyer exclaimed. The Aussie hit one of the shots of the year on the ATP Challenger Tour on Tuesday, en route to saving six match points in a 4-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(1) win over Luca Vanni at the Aegon Open Nottingham. Facing break point at 1-0 in the third set,...

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