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Record-Breaking Serve Can't Save Perricard at Wimbledon

7/2/2025

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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard electrified Wimbledon with a blistering 153 mph serve against Taylor Fritz, breaking the previous record by 5 mph. After dominating the first two sets, the match faced a curfew suspension. In a thrilling comeback, Fritz fought back to claim victory in the fourth and decisive set on Tuesday.

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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard electrified Wimbledon with a blistering 153 mph serve against Taylor Fritz, breaking the previous record by 5 mph. After dominating the first two sets, the match faced a curfew suspension. In a thrilling comeback, Fritz fought back to claim victory in the fourth and decisive set on Tuesday.