Best Hot Shots of 2017: No.6, Dimitrov dares to go for it
The Bulgarian showed off his finesse in Madrid.
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. 7 here.
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During Madrid, Grigor Dimitrov battled against Philipp Kohlschreiber in the first round and before the first set was even finished some glorious shots were made. Despite a huge shadow towering over Dimitrov on court, he still managed to dampen the German's serve before flicking his wrist to show off a perfect down-the-line backhand. What makes this even more impressive is that Kohlschreiber was in the stronger position, right on top of the net with Dimitrov in his clear sight.
Friday, December 29: Novak Djokovic begins his comeback at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi against either Roberto Bautista Agut or Andrey Rublev.
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