Wimbledon 2025: Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard hits tournament-record 153 mph serve against Taylor Fritz

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard hit a tournament-record 153 mph serve during his Wimbledon 2025 first-round match against fifth seed Taylor Fritz on Monday.

Mpetshi Perricard won the opening two sets before Fritz bounced back to take the next two to leave the match hanging at  7-6 (6), 7-6 (8), 6-4, 7-6 (6) before it was suspended due to the night curfew.

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.

Ladies and gentlemen, due to the late time of the day, we will not be able to finish the match. Therefore the match will be suspended until tomorrow. Play is suspended,” the chair umpire announced after the fourth set.

Fritz did not appear pleased about the interruption of his match. He looked toward his guest box with his palms up and said: “I couldn’t do anything. I tried.”

In a match between two of the tour’s top servers, Mpetshi Perricard hit 33 aces before play was stopped, and Fritz hit 24. Mpetshi Perricard never earned a break point during the four sets contested Monday; Fritz had five chances and converted one.