As the year comes to a close, it seems fitting to go over the best shots that made everyone watching say, "How did they just do that?" Whether it's a lob, a tweener, a winner, or anything in between, they all share a common title: magic. These are the best hot shots of 2016.

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Switzerland must have a secret facility made to create tennis players with the best backhands. Roger Federer, of course, is one example, but Stan Wawrinka also has a truly epic one-hander that has gotten him out of many sticky situations.

During his round of 16 match against Jack Sock in Toronto, Wawrinka was sent running by a sharp angle. The world No. 3 then launched a devastating backhand that landed just beside the alley line. Even Sock gave a thumbs up of approval.

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