For clear reasons, Terence Atmane is a name on the lips of many tennis aficionados. Another dominating performance in the recent China Open, even making a champion like Jannik Sinner admit, “How many players are there like Terence Atmane? Not many. That’s for sure!” is a nod for the 23-year-old. That makes one think about who Atmane’s idol must be, which fuels his ability to deliver such performances. And we bet that the answer from the Frenchman will send you into disbelief!

Forget the names from the worlds of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. The current 61st-ranked world star player has a rather interesting choice: Fernando Gonzalez. Yes, the Chilean star, former world number 5, whose blistering forehand remains iconic for the fans and Terence Atmane .

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