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 2018.Here's No. 8:
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Sometimes, a player doesn't have to win the point for their effort to still be worth mentioning. In the doubles final in Stuttgart, doubles duo Philipp Petzschner and Tim Puetz played a phenomenal point in the first set, creating a remarkable defensive effort. They even dove for the ball, showing off their dedication. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough, with Robert Lindstedt beating their effort to win the point.