Fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz’s match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Wimbledon’s first round has been suspended after four ...

Fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz’s match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard — who hit a tournament-record 153 mph serve — in ...

The American was ready to keep rolling Monday night at Wimbledon — even though his opponent apparently was not.

The 6-foot-8 Mpetshi Perricard bettered the previous Wimbledon mark of 148 mph, by Taylor Dent in 2010. Fritz, though, not only managed to put his return in play, but also eventually won the point.

The 6-foot-8 Mpetshi Perricard bettered the previous Wimbledon mark of 148 mph, by Taylor Dent in 2010. Fritz, though, not only managed to put his return in play, but also eventually won the point.

Taylor Fritz of the U.S. celebrates winning the first round men's singles match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.