John Patrick-Smith looked gone as he slipped over completely and landed on his rear as he prepared for a smash during a first-round doubles match at the ATP Ilkley Challenger.
But from his seated position, he steadied and swatted away a winner in a brilliant moment of improvisation.
Watch the rally – and see if you find it as funny as the crowd did!
Smith and his partner Matt Reid – both of Australia – went on to lose to Leander Paes and Adil Shamasdin 6-4 3-6 [12-10].
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