Video: Alycia Parks hits shot of the year contender with incredible tweener lob winner in Lyon

Fast-rising tennis sensation Alycia Parks is proving why she's one to watch, as the American put on a fearless display to overcome fourth seed Petra Martic and advance to the quarterfinals at the Lyon Open.

After dropping the opening set, Parks remained focused as she battled the Croatian veteran. With the score tied at 2-2 and the American serving, she approached the net and hit a forehand volley. Martic kept the play alive with an impressive lob, which Parks ran down before hitting a sublime tweener-lob with her back to the court. This led to a roars of appreciation from the crowd, with even Martic acknowledging the shot with a round of applause.

Parks would go on to secure a 2-6 7-6(3) 6-2 victory, allowing her to progress to her second career tour-level quarterfinal.