Best Hot Shots of 2017: No. 2, Federer shows off his best
This looping backhand is just another amazing shot in the Swiss M
As the year draws to close, Baseline remembers the shots that showed off players skills, tenacity, and luck all through the season. From backhands to volleys to two-minute rallies, these are the best hot shots of 2017.
See No. 3 here.
Fans have seen a lot of amazing backhands this year, but the king of elegant backhands, Roger Federer, brought out his best one against Tomas Berdych in Miami. He sent a looping backhand from the baseline that appeared to be going out, before dropping down like a drop shot. It was so good, and unusual, that Berdych didn't even have time to react—he simply stood there in defeat.
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