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Serve Speed.

Serve speed determines point control and racquet choice. Compare racquet technology, string tension, and technique breakdowns that affect your serving pace.

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Serve Speed ·4 min · June 2026

Tennis Serve Speed: The Fastest Serves in ATP History, and What the Numbers Don't Tell You

The number you have seen is 163.7 mph. Sam Groth, an Australian qualifier, hit it at a Challenger event in Busan, South Korea, in May 2012.