Fastest Serve in Tennis Ever: The Official Record
The fastest serve in tennis ever officially recorded — and the quickest serve in tennis history — is:
Groth's record has stood for over a decade. Despite being set at a Challenger-level event rather than a Grand Slam, it is recognised as the official ATP speed record. Groth was known throughout his career as one of the biggest servers on tour, regularly hitting serves above 230 km/h — making him consistently one of the players with the quickest serve in tennis at any level.
Top 10 Fastest Serves in Tennis History (Men)
Fastest Serve in Tennis: Women's Records
Women's serve speeds are lower than men's due to differences in physique and technique, but the top women's servers are still extraordinarily powerful. The quickest serve in tennis among women is held by Georgina Garcia Perez:
Fastest Serve at Wimbledon
Wimbledon's grass courts are the fastest surface in tennis, producing the highest serve speeds at Grand Slam level. The quickest serve in tennis at Wimbledon includes:
The fastest serve in tennis ever officially recorded — and the quickest serve in tennis history — is:
- Player: Sam Groth (Australia)
- Speed: 263.4 km/h (163.7 mph)
- Tournament: Busan Open Challenger, South Korea
- Year: 2012
- Surface: Hard court
Groth's record has stood for over a decade. Despite being set at a Challenger-level event rather than a Grand Slam, it is recognised as the official ATP speed record. Groth was known throughout his career as one of the biggest servers on tour, regularly hitting serves above 230 km/h — making him consistently one of the players with the quickest serve in tennis at any level.
Top 10 Fastest Serves in Tennis History (Men)
| Rank | Player | Speed | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Groth (AUS) | 263.4 km/h (163.7 mph) | 2012 |
| 2 | Albano Olivetti (FRA) | 257.5 km/h (160.0 mph) | 2012 |
| 3 | John Isner (USA) | 253.0 km/h (157.2 mph) | 2016 |
| 4 | Ivo Karlovic (CRO) | 251.0 km/h (155.9 mph) | 2011 |
| 5 | Milos Raonic (CAN) | 249.0 km/h (154.7 mph) | 2012 |
| 6 | Joachim Johansson (SWE) | 246.0 km/h (152.9 mph) | 2004 |
| 7 | Andy Roddick (USA) | 249.4 km/h (155.0 mph) | 2004 |
| 8 | Roger Federer (SUI) | 230.0 km/h (143.0 mph) | Multiple |
| 9 | Novak Djokovic (SRB) | 220.0 km/h (136.7 mph) | Multiple |
| 10 | Rafael Nadal (ESP) | 217.0 km/h (134.8 mph) | Multiple |
Women's serve speeds are lower than men's due to differences in physique and technique, but the top women's servers are still extraordinarily powerful. The quickest serve in tennis among women is held by Georgina Garcia Perez:
| Rank | Player | Speed | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgina Garcia Perez (ESP) | 220.0 km/h (136.7 mph) | 2018 |
| 2 | Brenda Fruhvirtova (CZE) | 214.0 km/h (133.0 mph) | 2022 |
| 3 | Venus Williams (USA) | 207.6 km/h (129.0 mph) | 2007 |
| 4 | Serena Williams (USA) | 207.0 km/h (128.6 mph) | Multiple |
| 5 | Karolina Pliskova (CZE) | 205.0 km/h (127.4 mph) | Multiple |
Fastest Serve at Wimbledon
Wimbledon's grass courts are the fastest surface in tennis, producing the highest serve speeds at Grand Slam level. The quickest serve in tennis at Wimbledon includes:
- Men: Taylor Fritz — 239.0 km/h (148.5 mph), 2022
- Women: Venus Williams — 207.6 km/h (129.0 mph), 2007
