The Frenchman could easily be part of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. (YouTube/InternazionaliBNLIta)

Gael Monfils has outdone even himself with his latest trick. While playing mixed doubles during practice in Rome, the Frenchman launched himself over Daria Gavrilova's head to hit a smash:

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Gavrilova, who stands at a respectable 5'5", must have a lot of faith in Monfils:

Everyone is accustomed to getting plenty of entertainment from the high-flying 28-year-old, but this latest stunt has quite literally pushed MonfilsĀ to new heights.