Video: Korda hits bizarre winner, leaving Moutet bewildered

Although the Australian Open is less than a week old, there have already been several shots that could feature in a Top 10 list and Sebastian Korda could proudly add his to the list.

The American faced Corentin Moutet in the second round on Rod Laver Arena, prevailing in a five-set thriller that left the fans wanting more. Already filled with some sublime shot-making from both players, a bizarre point seemed to take the cake. Following an intense rally between the two, Korda appearing to leave a ball that was close to the baseline, before suddenly sticking out a racquet and pulling off a crazy drop shot.

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To say that Moutet was less-than-impressed by the stunt, whether accidental or intentional, would be an understatement. The Frenchman felt that Korda had deliberately pretended to leave the ball to indicate that it had drifted long, before fooling him with a last-gasp flick.

Moutet remonstrated with the umpire after his initial confusion and suggested that it was a case of bad sportsmanship from his opponent.

"It's allowed!" the umpire could be heard to say to a bewildered Moutet.

Regardless of whether it was intentional or a blunder, the point was amusing and dramatic.

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¿Qué es ser clutch? Es hacer lo que hizo Korda estando 6-5 en el match tiebreak. Uno de los puntos del torneo [0:35seg].

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