Who has the fastest serve in the ATP tour in 2024?
The ATP is known for having the best players on the tour, and as a result, they surprise us day in and day out in some of the world’s best competitions.
The record-breaking serve occurred during the 2024 US Open, where Shelton’s powerful game was on full display. Known for his explosive serves and aggressive play, Shelton’s 143 mph serve left both his opponent and the crowd in awe.
FASTEST SERVE OF THE TOURNAMENT‼️ 🚀
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 30, 2024
Ben Shelton has done it again. pic.twitter.com/pe2uOdlVht
His powerful serve has always been a key weapon in his arsenal, but this latest achievement has catapulted him into the spotlight. At just 21 years old, Shelton’s potential seems limitless, and his record-breaking serve is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.
Who has the fastest serve in ATP history?
On May 9, 2012, during the Busan Open Challenger event in South Korea, Sam Groth unleashed a serve that would go down in history. Clocked at an astonishing 163.4 mph, Groth’s serve shattered previous records and set a new benchmark for speed in tennis.
May 9th 2012 - Sam Groth 163.7 mph* The most controversial tennis record. Sam Groth in a loss at the Busan challenger hit *3* serves that broke the speed record.
— Jaz “AI” M. (@EZBucketCentral) August 30, 2024
163.7 the big one obviously, 158.9, and 157.5. It’s not recognized by ATP The guns were reported as good and accurate pic.twitter.com/nIBzFSrDFd
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Throughout his career, Groth was known for his powerful serves and aggressive playing style. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of number 53 and enjoyed success in both singles and doubles competitions.
As players continue to push the limits, Groth’s serve stands as a benchmark for future generations to aspire to. As the 2024 season progresses, all eyes will be on Ben Shelton to see how he makes use of his powerful serve.
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