Did Andy Roddick actually get the ball stuck in clay?
Legend. Andy Roddick said it was fake years ago. It was done for a powerade commercial.
Is the Andy Roddick serve real?
This was actually a commercial that Andy Roddick shot for Powerade energy drink. He himself cleared it several years ago by issuing a public statement saying it was a fake serve. It was all setup specifically for the commercial, and the ball being served into the ground was done with special effects.
How fast did Andy Roddick serve?
155 mph
For example, Andy Roddick has many 230 km/h (143 mph) or faster serves on his record but only his personal best of 249 km/h (155 mph) is included. In cases where more than one serve has been recorded at the same speed, the oldest recorded serve is listed first.
What was Andy Roddick fastest serve?
Andy Roddick
Player | Andy Roddick |
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Country | United States |
Fastest serve speed | 249.4 km/h (155 mph) |
Height | 6’2″ (188 cm) |
Highest rank | 1 |
What is the fastest speed of a tennis serve?
263 kph/163.4 mph
The fastest tennis serve on record is held by Australian tennis player Samuel Groth, when he hit a serve reaching 263 kph/163.4 mph (Source: Guinness World Records).
Who hit the fastest serve in tennis?
Sam Groth
Criteria
Rank | Player | Speed |
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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 | Jerzy Janowicz[note 1] | 251.0 km/h (156.0 mph) |
Who is the best server in tennis history?
‘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 hits the hardest in tennis?
Criteria
Rank | Player | Speed |
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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 | Jerzy Janowicz[note 1] | 251.0 km/h (156.0 mph) |