Taylor Fritz Battles Record Serve and Wimbledon Curfew Drama

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard fired a 153mph (246 km/h) rocket in the opening game against Fritz, setting the new record for the fastest serve in Wimbledon history. Imagine that—first game, the roof’s closed on Court No. 1, and Perricard unleashes something no one has ever done on this turf. The most shocking part? Fritz won the point. He managed to get the ball back into play and closed it out with a volley. That was a clear signal: he wasn’t going to be intimidated, not even by record-breaking heat or serves.

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But it wasn’t smooth sailing for Fritz. Mpetshi Perricard stormed through the first two sets, his serve averaging 137mph, while Fritz had to dig deep. By the fourth set, things were looking grim—he was down 5-1 in the tie-breaker. But like a true fighter, he pulled off an incredible turnaround, winning seven of the next eight points and forcing a fifth set.

That’s where the drama kicked in. With just 40 minutes left before Wimbledon’s strict 11pm curfew, the match was suddenly paused at 10:20pm. Fritz was visibly frustrated. He wanted to keep playing. Cameras even caught him saying to his box, “I couldn’t do anything.” Later, on Instagram, he added that the match could have continued if Perricard had agreed to it. “They would’ve let us play if my opponent agreed to. I said I wanted to, he didn’t,” Fritz commented.

It’s a tough spot to be in. With the momentum swinging his way and plenty of time left—based on the length of the previous sets—it’s no surprise Fritz was eager to finish. But tournament rules and mutual player agreement on late finishes play a role, and ultimately, the call was made to resume the next day.

This match is already a classic for all the right reasons: historic serve speeds, a scorching day, record-breaking performances, and competitive grit. But the curfew controversy adds a layer of emotional tension that fans and players alike will remember.

One thing’s clear—Taylor Fritz isn’t just here to compete. He’s here to fight through heatwaves, serve-speed storms, and late-night interruptions. And when the match resumes, you can be sure he’ll bring that same fire with him.

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