How fast can Sam Groth serve?

163.7 mph
The fastest tennis serve ever recorded is an astonishing 263.4 km/h (163.7 mph) in 2012 by Sam Groth.

Who hit 163 mph serve?

Australian Sam Groth
On May 9, 2012, at a Challenger event in Busan, South Korea, Australian Sam Groth hit the world’s fastest serve ever recorded at 163.7 mph (263.4 kph).

How fast is Isner’s serve?

John Isner – 157.2 mph (253 km/h) John Isner has hit many serves above 150 mph during his career, but his fastest was in the 2016 Davis Cup. In a tie versus Australia, the American unleashed lightning of a serve, setting a new world record of 253 km/h.

Why is second serve slower?

The first serve is hit harder, usually closer to the lines, because the server is trying to gain an advantage while knowing they can fall back on the second. The second must go in or the server loses the point, so is almost always hit slower to reduce that risk.

How fast was Pete Sampras serve?

The Sampras’ serve was a product of tremendous spin rates. Although his serve seldom came in faster than 115––130 mph, his rpm on first serves averaged 2500 with a higher topspin component than other serves of similar velocity, especially during the 1990-2000 span.

What is Nadal’s fastest serve?

217 km/h
Rafael Nadal

Player Rafael Nadal
Fastest serve speed 217 km/h (135 mph)
Height 6’1″ (185 cm)
Highest rank 1
Age when serve hit 25

What is the slowest ace in tennis?

Cressy: An ace at 41.8 km/h Cressy is likely to have fabricated what is probably the slowest ace in tennis history. Because even an impact from below has more steam.

What is the most consistent serve in tennis?

‘The Serve Dr’ Ivo Karlovic is regarded by many as the single greatest server of all time. Standing at 6”11, he holds the all time record for the most career aces served, with a staggering 13,653 in 690 matches! He therefore averages nearly 20 aces per match and will consistently serve at speeds in excess of 140mph.