Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard etched his name into Wimbledon history with a jaw-dropping 153 mph serve during his opening-round clash against fifth seed Taylor Fritz. The 21-year-old Frenchman unleashed the rocket in the very first game of the match, eclipsing the previous tournament record of 148 mph set by Taylor Dent in 2010.

The serve, clocked at 246 km/h, drew audible gasps from the No. 1 Court crowd and even more amazement when Fritz managed to return it and win the point. Despite the outcome of that rally, the sheer velocity of Mpetshi Perricard’s delivery sent shockwaves through the tennis world and highlighted his growing reputation as one of the sport’s most powerful servers.

Standing at 6-foot-8, Mpetshi Perricard used his height and timing to generate immense pace, averaging 141 mph on first serves and firing 33 aces before the match was suspended due to Wimbledon’s 11 p.m. curfew. He had taken the first two sets in tiebreaks before Fritz mounted a comeback to level the match at two sets apiece.

The match will resume the following day, but regardless of the final result, Mpetshi Perricard’s thunderous serve has already become one of the defining moments of this year’s Championships. His explosive start and fearless play have made him a player to watch—not just for his raw power, but for the energy he brings to the court.

Taylor Fritz in 2025

Ranked no.5, Fritz played his last match on the 1^st of January 1970 when he beat world no.101 Jenson Brooksby 7-5 6-1

in the final in Eastbourne to win his 5^th challenger.

This season Taylor has a composed 25-11 win-loss record. Fritz has won 3 titles in 2025 in Australia, Stuttgart and Eastbourne.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in 2025

Now ranked no.36, Mpetshi Perricard played his last match on the 1^st of January 1970 when he capitulated to world no.34 Brandon Nakashima 6-7(10) 7-6(5) 6-4 in the 1^st round in London (draw).

During this season Giovanni has a compiled 13-13 win-loss record. This year, the French player lifted the trophy in the Bordeaux Challenger.

Taylor Fritz and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard have never faced off.