In a battle of the ages, the lizard finals of the Pet Tennis Championship saw Tail Monphilles take on Nick Chamelios.

The dramatic match saw a lot of momentum swings, as the two chameleons split sets before Chamelios broke away with the third-set.

"I know I got a slow start but the best player always emerges," Chamelios said. Though harboring an Australian accent, the talented reptile actually hails from Madagascar.

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In an unsportsmanlike move, Monphilles attempted to steal the trophy away in the pressroom, but just like on the court, he was denied.

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WATCH: Lizards do battle in Pet Tennis Championships

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