Thursday 19 April 2018 17:56, UK
Jan-Lennard Struff was edged out by fellow countryman Alexander Zverev in a dramatic three-set clash in Monte Carlo, but he did produce some moments of magic, which included a stunning drop volley midway through the second set.
Third seed Zverev won the opening set but both players struggled to hold serve in the second as Struff levelled.
Zverev cut a frustrated figure throughout the match, lashing out at an advertising cushion at one stage, yet he rallied to win the final set 6-4, to set up a potential quarter-final tie against his brother Mischa.
However, although Struff was sent packing, he provided a couple of moments of brilliance, including a beautiful drop volley in the second set which left his opponent shell-shocked.
Watch Struff's magnificent shot in the video above...
Roberto Bautista Agut also hit the headlines in Monte Carlo, accidentally hitting a ball-boy with the ball during his straight-sets defeat to David Goffin.
The Belgian fended off a valiant fightback from Bautista Agut to prevail 6-4 7-5 in a gruelling tussle, and Goffin admitted: "I just saw the ball going straight to the ball boy.
"I was surprised he only had a warning. For me, if you send a ball at the head of a ball boy, you're out.
"I don't know what the rules are exactly and how he could only get a warning. He was saying the ball bounced, and the ball boy just happened to be there. Unlucky for him."
Click on the video above to see the unfortunate incident involving Bautista Agut and the ball-boy...
