September Shot of the Month: Linette shines again

They call it the hardest shot in tennis, and who are we to argue?

Magda Linette

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Taking on Jodie Burrage

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It's the third time in three years Linette has risen to the occasion. 

Best of Linette

• October, 2022: Did you see that?!?!
• September, 2021: That was a doozy

Linette would go on to win the match in three sets. The No.1 seed in Guangzhou, Linette played stellar tennis the entire week before falling in the final to Wang Xiyu.