Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-3, 6-1 in the US Open 2025 Round of 16 match, but it was her spinning backhand drop volley that stole the spotlight. The shot, executed during a fast-paced rally, amazed fans as it spun away from Alexandrova, earning loud applause and being hailed as one of the tournament's highlights.