Feliciano Lopez was forced into producing an eye-catching winner to save match point during his Shanghai Masters clash with Jack Sock.
Spain's Lopez had seen off compatriot David Ferrer in the opening round and didn't appear keen on exiting at the hands of the exciting, young American during their meeting.
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With the match level at one-set-all, it appeared that Sock was on his way to victory after bringing up match point, serving at 5-4 in the decider.
After earning advantage, Sock and Lopez then exchanged shots in a lung-busting rally. The 24-year-old kept the exchange alive with a superb stretching lob, but the experienced Lopez managed to get back to the baseline and strike the ball up the line for a sensational winner.
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It was to prove in vain, however, as Sock eventually won through.
Click on the video above to see Lopez conjure up a shot of pure genius and send the Shanghai crowd into raptures.
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