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.

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Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem met in Barcelona, where the two made the crowd stand on their feet during a rally that showed off the best of their respective skills. From Thiem's one-handed backhand down the line to Nadal's quick feet, it was a point that pushed the players to bring out their best, on a surface that they both love. **