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Who has the most consistent serve in tennis?
Ivo Karlovic
‘The Serve Dr’ Ivo Karlovic is regarded by many as the single greatest server of all time. Standing at 6”11, he holds the all time record for the most career aces served, with a staggering 13,653 in 690 matches! He therefore averages nearly 20 aces per match and will consistently serve at speeds in excess of 140mph.
Who serves the hardest in tennis?
Sam Groth
Men
| Rank | Player | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Groth | 263.0 km/h (163.4 mph) |
| 2 | Albano Olivetti | 257.5 km/h (160.0 mph) |
| 3 | John Isner | 253.0 km/h (157.2 mph) |
| 4 | Ivo Karlović | 251.0 km/h (156.0 mph) |
Who is the king of aces in tennis?
John Isner has the most aces in a tournament with 214 during the 2018 Wimbledon, and he has the most in a single match with 113 during his 11 hour encounter with Nicolas Mahut in 2010. He is also second on the most aces in career list….Most aces in a match.
| # | 113 |
|---|---|
| Player | John Isner |
| W / L | W |
| Opponent | Nicolas Mahut |
| Round | 1R |
What is a good first serve percentage?
The leading eight players in the first-serve category made between 72 per cent and 80 per cent of their first serves. Common sense tells us that should be a good thing, but six of the eight failed to win a match….
| Recent Grand Slams | Average Tournament First-Serve Percentage |
|---|---|
| 2015 Wimbledon | 62\% |
| Average | 60.75\% |
What is second serve?
A serve is made when there has been no fault on the point; a second serve occurs when there has already been one fault on the point. On a second serve, the server is in danger of losing the point if there is another fault. The second serves often have more topspin and kick on the ball.
Which tennis player has the highest first serve percentage?
John Isner also tops the list for the first-serve percentage! With serve speeds touching 253 km/h (157.2 mph), Isner manages to get 72\% of his first serves into play.