Fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz’s match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard — who hit a tournament-record 153 mph serve — in ...

Fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz's match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Wimbledon's first round has been suspended after four ...

The American was ready to keep rolling Monday night at Wimbledon — even though his opponent apparently was not.

The 6-foot-8 Mpetshi Perricard bettered the previous Wimbledon mark of 148 mph, by Taylor Dent in 2010. Fritz, though, not only managed to put his return in play, but also eventually won the point.

Taylor Fritz of the U.S. celebrates winning the first round men's singles match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard broke the record for the fastest serve in Grand Slam history on Monday night as he clocked a 153mph rocket against Taylor Fritz. The 21-year-old Frenchman, who stands at 6’8 ...

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, a young French tennis player, broke the Wimbledon record for the fastest serve by a full 5 mph. However, in his first-round matchup with American Taylor Fritz, the ...