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. 5 here.

The French Open was all about Rafael Nadal this year, but during the first round in Paris, a different Spaniard took the spotlight, if only for a point.

Marcel Granollers faced off against Novak Djokovic and though he wasn't able to beat the Serbian, he got his few moments in the spotlight. During the third set, Granollers pulled off an around-the-net shot that was so good even Djokovic had to give him a high five for his efforts.

Best Hot Shots of
2017: No. 4, Marcel
makes magic in Paris

Best Hot Shots of 2017: No. 4, Marcel makes magic in Paris

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