VIDEO. Tennis: “The shot of the year?”… The incredible passing of Hugo Gaston, winner of his first top 10 in Antwerp

“Extremely rare to see such a shot”, exceptional point” or even “one of the shots of the year”, Hugo Gaston amazed many Tennis fans through social networks. This Friday, October 18, in the quarter-final of the Antwerp tournament against Alex De Minaur, the Haut-Garonnais achieved a passing as beautiful as it was surprising.

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Lobbed and with his back to the game, the left-hander renowned for his touch took the ball over his head, leaving the Australian stunned, who could do nothing other than applaud his opponent.

First victory of his career against a top 10

More importantly, this shot helped him achieve a prestigious victory against one of the best players in the world, Alex De Minaur (world number 9). For the first time in his young career, Hugo Gaston scored a victory against a member of the top 10.

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At the end of a complicated and disappointing 2024 season, the Toulouse player is regaining color. This success allowed him to qualify for the semi-finals of the ATP 250 in Antwerp. This Saturday, he will challenge Spaniard Roberto Bautista-Agut to try to secure a place in the final. A good omen before an important deadline. Next week, Hugo Gaston will compete in the qualifications for the Masters 1000 at Paris-Bercy.