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August Shot of the Month: Paolini’s 'no way!' forehand winner in Cincinnati

A lunging down-the-line forehand against Iga Swiatek had even the announcers in disbelief. Jasmine Paolini’s bold winner earns August’s Shot of the Month.

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Vote: What was the best shot of Week 1 in Montreal?

We picked our five favorite shots from the first week of the Omnium Banque Nationale in Montreal. Which was your favorite? Vote and let us know!

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June Shot of the Month: The point Noskova had no business winning

Against Jessica Pegula in Bad Homburg, a lunging backhand in the third set said plenty about 20-year-old Linda Noskova’s knack for turning defense into a highlight reel.

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Rally, rally, drop: Pegula picks her moment to earn May's Shot of the Month

It wasn’t the result she wanted, but Jessica Pegula’s sharp feel for the game was on full display in this long-haul rally turned winner.

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Anatomy of a hot shot: Diana Shnaider on pulling off a 'crazy' winner in Rome

Inside Diana Shnaider's split-second thought process just before hitting an audacious drop shot winner at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

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April Shot of the Month: Svitolina strikes at the right time to win Rouen

A tense rally at 5-all in the second set ended with Elina Svitolina unleashing her sharpest shot of the week -- and sealing her first title since 2023.

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Hot shot: Paolini foils Niemeier tweener en route to Stuttgart victory

Jasmine Paolini had to withstand a Jule Niemeier tweener -- and save a set point -- before booking her place in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix quarterfinals.