Taylor Fritz Wins Wimbledon Match Overcoming Record 153 mph Serve

At the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, American tennis star Taylor Fritz staged a remarkable comeback against Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who set a new Wimbledon record with a 153 mph serve, the fastest ever recorded at the tournament. Fritz overcame a two-set deficit and won the match in five sets, despite the contest being suspended overnight due to Wimbledon's curfew rule, which sparked frustration and boos from the crowd. Notably, Fritz did not face a single break point in the grueling match that lasted over three hours and 25 minutes, showcasing his resilience and strong serving with 29 aces in the final set. The suspension decision, made before the 11 p.m. curfew, was controversial, with Fritz and fellow player Tommy Paul criticizing it as unnecessary and disruptive. This match highlighted the extraordinary pace and reflexes in professional tennis, where players like Fritz excel at returning powerful serves by anticipating and reacting swiftly, a skill that often shapes the outcomes at high-level tournaments. Fritz's victory keeps him in the tournament, where he will face Canadian Gabriel Diallo in the second round, while several other top seeds, including Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev, suffered early upsets.