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Best Hot Shots of 2017: No. 2, Federer shows off his best

This looping backhand is just another amazing shot in the Swiss M

ByNiko Vercelletto

Published Dec 30, 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.

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See No. 3 here.

Fans have seen a lot of amazing backhands this year, but the king of elegant backhands, Roger Federer, brought out his best one against Tomas Berdych in Miami. He sent a looping backhand from the baseline that appeared to be going out, before dropping down like a drop shot. It was so good, and unusual, that Berdych didn't even have time to react—he simply stood there in defeat.

Best Hot Shots of 2017: No. 2, Federer shows off his best

Best Hot Shots of 2017: No. 2, Federer shows off his best

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