WATCH: Players seek Dustin Brown's hot-shot approval

Even when players are missing their hot shots, they’re thinking of Dustin Brown.

Tennis’ own version of a human highlight reel has been delighting anyone watching the sport with shots like this for years now:

Many of Brown’s colleagues are capable of pulling off magic of their own, and have gotten into the habit of tagging him on social media when a video of their own feat is posted.

For example, check out what American Stefan Kozlov pulled off in February, with two hot shots—in one point. And note his shout out to "Dreddy."

During the recently concluded grass-court season, Sergiy Stakhovsky tagged Brown on Instagram as he worked to get his diving volleys down. As he exited the Nottingham Challenger, Stakhovsky posted one more dive for the road/air:

The Brown obsession doesn't end there. Doubles specialist Neal Skupski set out to prove his worthiness during Wimbledon:

But, Daria Gavrilova was not impressed:

And that prompted a reply from trick-master God Brown himself:

Even retired legends like Stefan Edberg are inspired when they share the court with Brown:

Surely, Brown had to give that his seal of approval.

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