ATP Annual Best Shot Award Nominees Include Chinese Player Shang Juncheng

Over the past year, 10 players have earned the Monthly Best Shot honors. Among these fan-voted winners are Carlos Alcaraz's stunning between-the-legs lob at Monte Carlo in April and Novak Djokovic's delicate touch shot at Geneva in May. Now, the 2025 Best Shot fan voting is officially open—come and pick your favorite shot of the year!

1. Nominee List

The Best Shot of the Year is chosen from the following"Best Shots from January to October 2025" awardeesare:

- January: Hubert Hurkacz (United Cup)

- February: Tommy Paul (Dallas)

- March: Grigor Dimitrov (Indian Wells)

- April: Carlos Alcaraz (Monte Carlo)

- May: Novak Djokovic (Geneva)

- June: Hamad Medjedovic (Mallorca)

- July: Damir Dzumhur (Umag)

- August: Julian Cash (Toronto)

- September: Shang Juncheng (Beijing)

- October: Cameron Norrie (Paris)

2. Highlights of Each Player's Award-Winning Shot Technique

1. Hubert Hurkacz(January/United Cup): A powerful backhand down-the-line shot against Australia, executed with extreme speed through a tight double block at the net, landing close to the sideline and securing a crucial point.

2. Tommy Paul(February/Dallas): A forehand side-step smash in the quarterfinals, quickly moving into position after the opponent’s wide serve, hitting at a 45° angle to score directly without the opponent touching the ball.

3. Grigor Dimitrov(March/Indian Wells): A one-handed backhand drop shot in the semifinals, slowing the pace suddenly during a long rally, landing just 5cm from the net, leaving the opponent unable to recover due to forward momentum.

4. Carlos Alcaraz (April/Monte Carlo):A forehand topspin winner in the final, with ball spin reaching 5800 rpm, bouncing over 1.2 meters high, making it difficult for the opponent to respond defensively.

5. Novak Djokovic (May/Geneva): In the semifinals, after a long baseline rally, he suddenly dropped a short ball, maintaining rhythm throughout a 23-shot exchange, ultimately finishing with a delicate touch near the net, showcasing supreme tactical skill.

6. Hamad Medjedovic (June/Mallorca): A combination of direct serves and aces in the quarterfinals, delivering two critical 220 km/h aces in the second set, both landing precisely at the junction of the T and wide sideline.

7. Damir Dzumhur (July/Umag): A backhand slice change of direction in the final, altering ball speed during defensive play, suddenly redirecting to the opponent’s backhand gap to complete a winning counterattack.

8. Julian Cash (August/Toronto): A volley smash at the net in doubles, jumping to 1.8 meters after the opponent’s lob, hitting vertically downward to score with maximum power and precision.

9. Shang Juncheng (September/Beijing): A forehand with a wide angle attack against a top 10 player in the first round, suddenly widening the hitting angle during baseline rallies, covering the entire court and forcing the opponent to lose points due to slow movement, becoming a classic shot in the home tournament.

10. Cameron Norrie (October/Paris): A backhand slice with heavy underspin in the quarterfinals, causing the ball to bounce very low, preventing the opponent from hitting effectively, demonstrating textbook-level spin control.

3. Vote on the ATP Official Website

Go cast your vote for Shang Juncheng! [Laughing]

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