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VIDEO: Rafael Nadal Hits Lob Between The Legs Vs. Novak Djokovic In Madrid

by Andy Hutchins

Rafael Nadal may have lost the Mutua Madrid Open final to Novak Djokovic, but the Spaniard definitely had the shot of the day with this ridiculous between-the-legs lob winner.

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↵Immediately, discerning tennis fans started comparing it to Roger Federer’s between-the-legs oeuvre, but they may be missing the point: no matter who does it or when, hitting a winner between your legs in tennis is very, very cool.

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