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Best Hot Shots of 2017: No. 12, Fognini fires up

The Spaniard battled his way in Beijing and produced some spectac

ByNiko Vercelletto

Published Dec 21, 2017

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. 13 here.

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Fabio Fognini was pushing himself hard at the China Open, and against Alexander Zverev it seemed like the young wouldn't take over the old. In the middle of the first set, each player produced a bevy of skillful shots; a backhand smash, a perfect lob, a tweener, and a drop shot.

Fognini won the point, but ultimately ended up losing to Zverev, 6-4, 6-2.