The Baseline Top 5: Radwanska's greatest hot shots
The former world No. 2 dazzled crowds—and opponents—throughout he
A flick of the wrist here, a lob there, some slicing and dicing—more often than not, when a player faced Agnieszka Radwanska, they were going to see some balls coming their way that would leave them scratching their heads.
As “The Ninja” gets ready for the next chapter in her life after announcing her retirement, here’s a look at five jaw-dropping shots among the dozens she’s hit over the years that have left the fans enchanted—and her opponents bewildered.
1
Spin Moves
In 2013 at the Miami Open, Kirsten Flipkens got an up-close look at the feats Radwanska was capable of pulling off as the Pole struck a near-360-degree volley.
2
Power Outage
Against Madison Keys—one of the heaviest hitters in the game—Radwanska showed that quick hands could handle power almost any time in this 2013 China Open match.
3
She’ll See Your Tweener and Raise It
Once again, Flipkens was at her mercy: Radwanska answered the Belgian’s trick shot with another lob even tougher than the first at the 2016 Connecticut Open.
4
Speed Kills—and Angles, Too
After a baseline exchange, Monica Niculescu hit a solid drop shot that would’ve been a winner against most of the players on tour. However, Radwanska showed off her wheels and touch to counter that in this 2016 Qatar matchup.
5
Going Long? Well, Actually…
At the beginning of this year in Auckland, the 29-year-old showed Taylor Townsend a thing or two: One, your approach shot has to be beyond perfect. And two, don’t think that any reply she hits is going out.
During her 13-year career, Radwanska was ranked as high as No. 2 in the world and won 20 career WTA titles. She also reached the Wimbledon final in 2012. Her final event was Seoul in September where she reached the round of 16.
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