Video - When Kyrgios and Monfils Played a Spectacular Match in Tokyo
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Nick Kyrgios and Gaël Monfils, two good friends off the court, engaged in a thrilling battle during the 2016 Tokyo semifinals.
The Australian was in top form that week, delivering a series of winning shots and technical moves that he uniquely masters.
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In the rally shown in the video below, nearly every shot in tennis was on display, culminating in a beautiful point finished by Kyrgios at the net.
He won the match 6-4, 6-4 that day before going on to defeat David Goffin in the final.
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