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.

Fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz's match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Wimbledon's first round was suspended after four sets ...

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.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard during his first-round match at Wimbledon on June 30, 2025. REUTERS Taylor Fritz in action when play resumed during his first-round match on July 1, 2025. Getty Images ...

LONDON (AP) — Fifth-seeded Taylor Fritz’s match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard—who hit a tournament-record 153 mph serve—in Wimbledon’s first round was suspended after four sets on Monday night in ...

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

Taylor Fritz of the U.S. reacts during his first round men's single match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025.

Wimbledon Championships Round 1 matchup between No. 5 seed Taylor Fritz and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard was suspended Monday ...

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.

One thing is clear, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is not a nuanced professional tennis player, and he needs to be should he ...