Best Hot Shots of 2018: No.10, Osaka rips forehand

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 2018. Here's No. 10:

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En route to winning Indian Wells, her first WTA title, Naomi Osaka swept aside Maria Sharapova in the first round, defeating her in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4.

During the match, the Japanese player used her powerful forehand to drive the Russian back, like in this point where the former world No. 1 could do nothing but watch the ball zip by her.

Osaka, of course, went on to win the US Open later in the season.