French Open competitors show off their moves with surprisingly impressive dance-off

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French Open competitors show off their moves with surprisingly impressive dance-off
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My first thought on seeing the video below: "Come on, you're already at the French Open. Do you really need to be so good at dancing, too?"

Apparently, yes, because Gael Monfils and Laurent Lokoli threw down a pretty legit dance-off at the Open's "Kids' Day" event, notes Deadspin. This isn't one of those times where everyone walks away with a trophy and a pat on the head, though: Monfils handily steals the show, sealing his victory with a backspring most gymnasts would envy.

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Sarah Eberspacher

Sarah Eberspacher is an associate editor at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked as a sports reporter at The Livingston County Daily Press & Argus and The Arizona Republic. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.