Top 10 fastest serves in men's tennis history

Published at :January 20, 2024 at 4:38 PM

Modified at :January 20, 2024 at 8:16 PM

The US athlete who rose to fame after defeating Nicholas Mahut led the list.

Serving plays a major role in players’ success in tennis. Reaching higher speeds and converting them into aces cannot be achieved by many in the pro circuit. In this article let us deep dive into the top 10 players with the fastest serves in the tennis ATP circuit. Certain players have recorded fast serves but we have included the ones that have been recognized by the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals)

All-time fastest serves in men’s tennis

10. Hubert Hurkacz – 151 mph

The current world number 10 hit the fastest serve ever in the 2016 Davis Cup. Poland took on Argentina in the 2016 Davis Cup and Hurkacz made a mark through his serving ability. He had a breakthrough in 2018 finishing the year inside the top 100.

9. Marius Copil – 151.6 mph

Marius Copil from Romania recorded the seventh fastest serve in the list in the quarterfinals of the 2016 European Cup. The Romanian has a career-high singles rank of 56. He is currently World No. 383 in the ATP singles rankings. He is known for upsetting a few top players during his peak.

8. Ryan Harrison-152.0 mph

Ryan Harrison from Great Britain hit 152 mph at the Western and Southern Open in 2013 and recorded the fifth-fastest serve in the current list. He was a prodigy after cracking the top 10 in the junior rankings and becoming one of the youngest players ever to win an ATP match at 16.

7. Feliciano Lopez – 152.0 mph

Feliciano Lopez from Spain recorded the sixth-fastest serve during the 2014 Aegon Championships. Lopez turned pro in 1997 and played for 26 long years retiring in 2023. He reached a career-high ranking of 12 in 2015. Lopez found success in the doubles section, reaching a career-high ranking of nine.

6. Joachil Johansson-152.0 MPH

In the 2004 Davis Cup, Joachil Johansson hit a stunning 152.0 mph serve while playing for Sweden in the doubles match. He teamed up with Jonas Bjorkman and gave his nation a 2-1 advantage over the reigning champions Australia.

5. Chris Guccione – 154.1 mph

Chris Guccione showcased his immense serving capabilities with a speed of 248 km/hr (154.1 mph). The 37-year-old clocked the impressive serve while representing his country against Switzerland at the 2006 Davis Cup.

He amassed three wins out of four matches and helped his country advance to the knockout stages of the event. With a tall frame and a powerful delivery, Guccione’s serve proved to be a formidable weapon throughout his career.

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4. Andy Roddick – 155.0 mph

Andy Roddick holds the joint record for the fastest serve at 155 mph. He is regarded as one of the best American singles players. He is one of the top servers of the games in the early 2000s and recorded the feat at the 2004 Davis Cup. Roddick reached the finals of the Wimbledon thrice but failed to breach the final barrier.

3. Milos Raonic – 155.0 mph

Milos Raonic registered the third-fastest serve at the 2012 SAP Open and holds several accolades to his name. He is the first Canadian to reach the top 10 in the men’s singles rankings. He rose to fame for defeating Roger Federer in the semifinals of the 2016 Wimbledon Championships.

2. Ivo Karlovic – 156 mph

Ivo Karlovic from Croatia is one of the tallest players in the tennis circuit (6 ‘11). The Croatian has the record for the most career aces (close to 13000). Karlovic broke Roddick’s fastest serve record during the 2011 Davis Cup first-round encounter.

1. John Isner – 157.2 mph

John Isner from the USA is a man of record. He came to the limelight after defeating Nicholas Mahut at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships with the match lasting for 11 hours and 5 minutes over three days. Apart from this, John Isner also holds the fastest serve record registered during the 2016 Davis Cup tie against Australia.

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