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Kieran Jackson

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard hits fastest serve in Wimbledon history – but still loses the point

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard hit the fastest serve in Wimbledon history on Monday night - (Getty Images)

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard broke the record for the fastest serve in Grand Slam history on Monday night as he clocked a 153mph rocket against Taylor Fritz.

The 21-year-old Frenchman, who stands at 6’8”, launched the massive serve in the first game of the first-round match on Court 1.

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