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WATCH: Monfils hits smash while jumping over Gavrilova

Don't try this at home.

ByNina Pantic

Published May 09, 2016

The Frenchman could easily be part of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. (YouTube/InternazionaliBNLIta)

Gael Monfils has outdone even himself with his latest trick. While playing mixed doubles during practice in Rome, the Frenchman launched himself over Daria Gavrilova's head to hit a smash:

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Gavrilova, who stands at a respectable 5'5", must have a lot of faith in Monfils:

Everyone is accustomed to getting plenty of entertainment from the high-flying 28-year-old, but this latest stunt has quite literally pushed Monfils to new heights.