Australian Open star hits shot dubbed ‘best ever’ as tennis crowd goes wild
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Lorenzo Sonego's mind-blowing shot against Stan Wawrinka at the Australian Open has left tennis supporters proclaiming it as the "best ever". The Italian ace narrowly defeated the former Aussie Open champion in the opening round on Tuesday (January 14), clinching the four-set nail-biter 6-4, 5-7, 7-5, 7-5.
Currently ranked 55th in the world, the 29-year-old was pushed to the limit during a match that spanned just over three hours, captivating a full house at Melbourne Park's Court 6. Amidst the high-calibre tennis on display, one particular shot had the audience begging for an encore.
In a tense moment, with the scores tied at 5-5 in the third set and the three-time Grand Slam champion fending off break points, the pair engaged in a riveting rally. It seemed Wawrinka, 39, had secured the point with a deft drop volley, leaving Sonego hustling to make a return. Against all odds, Sonego not only reached the ball but also unleashed a spectacular behind-the-back flick shot that stopped Wawrinka in his tracks, with the ball landing perfectly in the far corner.
The Turin-born player, astonished by his own brilliance, threw his arms up in triumph and bellowed to the crowd, who echoed his enthusiasm, having just witnessed the tournament's standout shot thus far. Social media went into a frenzy over the spectacle, with one user exclaiming in awe of Sonego's masterstroke: "Think this might be the best shot I've ever seen", one fan wrote on X, reports the Express.
