Published 17:20 IST, August 18th 2021

Andy Murray impressed with David de Gea's drop shot; wants him as partner at US Open

David de Gea's drop shot was so impressive that even Andy Murray joked that he would want the Manchester United keeper as a doubles partner for the US Open.

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Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea may have just found a career after football as he hit one of most spectacular drop shots in a recent tennis outing. Spanish star is well-known to try his hand at or activities as he can also play drums and shoot three-pointers on basketball court. tennis drop shot was so impressive that even former world number one Andy Murray praised de Gea.

Andy Murray praises David de Gea's drop shot

David de Gea hit one of deftest drop shots at net from a seemingly impossible position. Manchester United goalkeeper was so pleased with his attempt that he shared video on both Instagram and Twitter. de Gea, who was playing with Juan Mata and Andreas Pereira, threw his racket after hitting shot to suggest that he h me a statement.

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After having a look at David de Gea's insane drop shot, former world number one Andy Murray praised Spanish goalkeeper. Murray asked if de Gea would like to be his doubles partner for upcoming US Open. Manchester United goalkeeper was thrilled to receive Murray's response as he asked him for a date and time when could y play alongside each or. conversation between two sporting legends can be seen below.

Tennis and football fraternity react to David de Gea's drop shot

David de Gea is excited by future prospects at Manchester United

David de Gea has been at Manchester United for 11 years and has won Premier League (2012-13), FA Cup (2015-16), EFL Cup (2016-17) and UEFA Europa League (2016-17) in this time. Despite this success, he is aiming for more. While speaking to Manchester United's official website, de Gea said, "It’s been a lot of years at club and a great source of pride for me to have been able to play for a club like Manchester United for so many seasons now. But you have to live in present. I think I still have a lot of years ahe of me at club, I'm excited about that, feeling strong and I’m very keen to do well. I feel great in myself, high in confidence, and I think it should be - and has to be - an important season for all of us."

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(Image: David de Gea/Instagram, AP)

17:20 IST, August 18th 2021