Tennis player pulls of a ‘one-in-a-million’ shot
By James Herring on Tuesday, October 14, 2025
At the Rolex Shanghai Masters, Brazilian tennis player Karue Sell pulled off a shot that instantly lit up social media: a clean strike through a tiny target during a promotional fan challenge.
The moment came not during tournament play, but as part of a lighthearted challenge meant to hype up the crowd.
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Sell, best known as a solid doubles competitor and hitting partner on tour, stepped up and delivered what many are calling a “one-in-a-million” shot threading and landing the ball through a small, elevated hole to the shock of both his opponent and the crowd.
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Clips of the shot quickly went viral, especially on Reddit and X (formerly Twitter), with fans and casual viewers alike marveling at the precision.
