Big-serving players have benefited throughout tennis history. One of the most advanced weaponry a tennis player may have is a powerful, well-placed first serve. While most professionals can put the ball anywhere they want, only a few are capable of reaching speeds in the upper 140s and also the 150s.

Sam Groth set a new world record for the fastest tennis serve with a speed of 263.4 km/h (163.7 mph). Regretfully, for the Australian, the ATP does not recognise that record because it was set at a Challenger tournament.

However, we'll limit ourselves to ATP-recognised fastest serves in tennis history for the applications of this top ten.

Top 14 fastest serves in Tennis history (ATP recognised)

Without any further ado, let us dive right into the topic. Please keep in mind that only one serve per player is recorded here.

14. Juan Martin del Potro | 149.1 mph (240km/h)

• Speed: 240 km/h (149.1 mph)

• Event: 2017 Stockholm Open (ATP 250)

• Round: Singles Final

Juan Martin del Potro, also known as 'The Tower of Tandil', is unsurprisingly included in the list. He is the finest Argentinian player of his generation, having won the US Open.

No one struck it in the final encounter that they won out of all the players who are in the top ten, except him.

Del Potro claimed the Stockholm Open in 2017 after defeating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets(6-4, 6-2). In the process, he did not forget to hit a 149.1 mph serve. 

However, his overall performance earned him the 10th position in our list of the Top 14 fastest serves in tennis history.

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13. Reilly Opelka | 149.3 mph (240.3 km/h)

• Speed: 240.3 km/h (149.3 mph)

• Event: 2021 Australian Open (Grand Slam)

• Round: Singles 2R

6-foot-11 American Reilly Opelka, just like other tall tennis players, has the uncanny usual big and fast serves in his arsenal. The 27-year-old is tied with Ivo Karlović for the tallest-ever ATP-ranked player ever. 

Termed as the 'Next Big Thing' in tennis, Opelka achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 17 in singles in February 2022. 

Though he has hit many serves over 140 mph in his career, his serve against Taylor Fritz (one of his opponents in 2015, when Opelka beat Fritz to eventually win the Junior Wimbledon) stood out. In the second round of the 2021 Australian Open, against Fritz, Opelka served at 240.3 km/h (149.3 mph), the second fastest serve in Grand Slam history.

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12. Taylor Dent | 150 mph (241.4 km/h)

• Speed: 241.0 km/h (149.8 mph)

• Event: 2006 ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament (Rotterdam, ATP 500)

• Round: Singles 1R

There was a time when Taylor Dent and Andy Roddick were thought to be the two toughest servers in the game. 

Whilst Dent didn't have quite the same amount of achievement as Roddick, he certainly made it to the fourth round of a few Grand Slams.

The only player in our Top 10 who has confirmed his mobility on Clay is Taylor Dent. He reached a career-high of No. 21 despite a career marred by ailments.

In the first round of the 2010 French Open, the American hit a 240 km/h (149.1 mph) serve that stunned the crowd. This went on to become the quickest serve in the tournament's history and landed him on this list of Top 10 fastest serves in tennis history.

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11. Ben Shelton | 150 mph (241.4 km/h)

• Speed: 241.4 km/h (150.0 mph)

• Event: 2025 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells, ATP Masters 1000)

• Round: Singles 2R

The 21-year-old tank-topped terror generated gasps with a 150mph serve at the 2024 Indian Wells. 

Shelton beat fellow top prospect Jakub Mensik 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in round two. The American smacked eight aces and bombed one serve at 150 mph while advancing after exactly two hours.

This marks the first time Shelton has picked up a main-tour win over a younger opponent.

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10. Oscar Otte | 151 mph (243.0 km/h)

• Speed: 243.0 km/h (151.0 mph)

• Event: 2021 US Open (Grand Slam main draw)

• Round: Singles 4R

German player Oscar Otte secured the tenth spot on this list, showcasing his exceptional serving abilities with speeds of 243 km/hr (151 mph).

This rising star has demonstrated his potential to dominate matches with his powerful serves.

Otte rocketed his personal best against Matteo Berrettini in the fourth round of the 2021 US Open Championships.

He put up a solid performance against the Italian but couldn't outfox him at the hardcourt Major.

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9. Marius Copil | 151.6 mph (244.0 km/h)

• Speed: 244.0 km/h (151.6 mph)

• Event: 2016 European Open (ATP event)

• Round: QF

The Romanian has never made the top 50 in the world rankings, but he is executing some of his best performances. As a result of his outstanding performance, he completed 2018 as the 57th-best player in the world. 

He has, however, always depended primarily on his serve, which has earned him a stellar record.

The Romanian landed the ball perfectly in the quarterfinals of the 2016 European Open, registering a speed of 244 km/h (151.6 mph). Thus, he achieved the 9th position in our list of Top 10 fastest serves in tennis history.

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8. Feliciano Lopez | 152.0 mph (244.6 km/h)

• Speed: 244.6 km/h (152.0 mph)

• Event: 2014 Aegon Championships (ATP 500)

Feliciano Lopez, a Spanish tennis player, managed to reach a career-high ranking of 12 in 2015. 

Due to being a veteran who has been around the circuit for a long time, many people seem to have forgotten how amazing a server Feliciano Lopez was during his heyday.

He delivered one of the fastest serves ever at the Aegon Championships in 2014. The Spaniard slammed the ball to serve with a pace of 244.6 km/h (152 mph) in the opening round encounter.

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7. Joachim Johansson | 152 mph (244.6 km/h)

• Speed: 244.6 km/h (152.0 mph)

• Event: 2004 Davis Cup

• Round: Doubles 1R

Joachim Johansson, the former tennis player from Sweden, was one of the known names of the early 2000s. He reached the semi-finals of the 2004 US Open and won 3 singles titles. 

To reach the semi-finals of the 2004 US Open, he had defeated the defending champion Andy Roddick in the quarter-finals. 

However, in 2004, another big moment came in his career, when he served at 152.0 mph in the Davis Cup doubles' first round, to enter the list of the top 14 fastest tennis serves in history. 

In 2005, he had hit 51 aces against Andre Agassi in the round of 16 of the Australian Open. 

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6. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard | 153 mph (246.23 km/h)

• Speed: 246.23 km/h (153.0 mph)

• Event: 2025 Wimbledon Championships (Grand Slam)

• Round: Singles 1R

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard broke the record for the fastest tennis serve in Wimbledon history when he served at 153.0 mph against Taylor Fritz in the first round of the 2025 Wimbledon. 

Not only did he break the Wimbledon record, but it was the fastest second serve in tennis history. Along with that, the French tennis player broke the record for the fastest serve at any Grand Slam as well. 

Interestingly, that fast serve did not help  Perricard win the point, as Fritz was able to hit the ball across the net and then win the point.

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5. Chris Guccione | 154.1 mph (248 km/h)

• Speed: 248.0 km/h (154.1 mph)

• Event: 2006 Davis Cup

• Round: Singles 1R

Chris Guccione, the former left-handed Australian, is another tall player on this list, standing at 6'7". He was last seen playing the 2020 Australian Open in the men's doubles event, when he and his partner Matt Reid lost in the round of 16. 

Guccione has a career-high doubles ranking of No. 38. However, he rose to the limelight after breaking Andy Roddick's record of fastest tennis serve, with a 154.1 mph (248 km/h) in the first round of the 2006 Davis Cup.

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4. Andy Roddick | 155.0 mph (249.4 km/h)

• Speed: 249.4 km/h (155 mph)

• Event: 2004 Davis Cup

• Round: Singles SF

Andy Roddick was the best American tennis player of his generation, and at the end of 2003, he was rated No. 1 in the world. 

He was known for blasting the ball and relied heavily on his serve.

Andy Roddick stood a respectable 6'2" tall among a list of giants. However, he quickly established himself as one of the top servers in the game's history and created a wonder by smashing Rusedski's world record for fastest serve in the Davis Cup semi-final against Belarus in 2004.

He launched the ball at a breakneck pace of 249.4 km/h (159 mph). It wasn't until 2006 that the record was broken.

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3. Milos Raonic | 155.3 mph (249.9 km/h)

• Speed: 249.9 km/h (155.3 mph)

• Event: 2012 SAP Open (ATP 250 event)

When Milos Raonic defeated Roger Federer to win the Brisbane International in 2014, he demonstrated his whole spectrum of abilities. 

In 2016, he emulated the feat in the Wimbledon semifinals. Raonic is the first player from Canada to crack the top ten. He is also one of the game's most powerful servers.

In 2012, his tremendous first serve helped him to overtake Andy Roddick at 155.3 mph in the SAP Open.

Afterwards, he reached a career-high rating of number three in the rankings, all thanks to his poised serves.

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2. Ivo Karlovic | 156.0 mph (251 km/h)

• Speed: 251 km/h (156.0 mph)

• Event: 2011 Davis Cup

• Round: Doubles 1R

In his peak, Ivo Karlovic was a fantastic server who holds the record for most career aces with about 13,000 of them. 

He is tied for the title of tallest player in professional tennis history, and his personal greatest record was set at the 2011 Davis Cup.

Karlovic shattered Roddick's fastest serve record during Croatia's first round of the Davis Cup match.

He fired an ultimate bullet of a serve at 251 km/h that fell directly on the list of records.

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1. John Isner | 157.2 mph (253 km/h)

ATP Tour is basically a global top-tier tennis tour organised for male tennis players by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

The 2025 season is the 35th year and 56th edition of the ATP, organising the global circuit of men's tennis. Jimmy Connors has the record of winning the ATP Tour titles in his career. 

ATP Tour tournaments

The ATP tour tournaments are - ATP Masters 1000, ATP 500, ATP 250 and the United Cup.  

ATP Challenger Tour, a level below the ATP Tour, and the ATP Champions Tour for seniors, the Grand Slam tournaments, the Olympic tennis tournament, and the Davis Cup also come under the ATP Tour. However, these tournaments are not governed by the ATP.

Most titles in tennis career (men's)

Here are the male tennis players who have won the most titles in tennis history and created ATP Tour records. 

1. Jimmy Connors | 109 titles

Jimmy Connors is the man with the most ATP singles titles in history. The American has won 109 ATP singles titles. He also holds the record for most ATP matches played and most ATP matches won.

Connors, in his career, has won eight Grand Slam titles, which include one Australian Open, two Wimbledons and a joint-record five US Open titles.

He was the World No.1 for a then-record 160 consecutive weeks and a total of 268 weeks in his career. 

2. Roger Federer | 103 titles

Rodger Federer is the second topper in the list of ATP tour singles titles of the modern era with 103 ATP titles. He is also the record holder for most singles titles at the age of 24.

The former tennis player also has a record 6 ATP finals. Moreover, he was the world's No. 1 tennis player in the ATP rankings for a total of 310 weeks. These 310 weeks include a record 237 consecutive weeks.

Federer has also finished as the year-end No. 1 with a bang 6 times. He clearly dominated the world of tennis in his era with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. He also has 20 Grand Slam titles.

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3. Novak Djokovic | 99 titles

A list of title records is incomplete without the 'Big Three' - Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer.

Novak has won the 3rd most ATP Tour titles till now, with 99 titles. He is the oldest No. 1 ATP-ranked player in tennis history. He has remained the World's No. 1 for a record consecutive 425 weeks.

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The "Big Titles" of the modern ATP tour consist of four Grand Slam tournaments, all 9 ATP Masters events, and the ATP finals. Djokovic is the only player to win all the "Big Titles".

He has the world record of 24 Grand Slam men's singles titles. His 99 ATP singles titles include a record of 10 Australian Open titles and a record of 40 Masters titles.

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4. Ivan Lendl | 94 titles

Ivan Lendl is often referred to as the ‘Father of modern tennis’.

The Czech-American has won eight Grand Slam titles in his career, which includes two Australian Open titles, three French Open titles and three US Open titles.

Lendl occupied the World No. 1 position for a total of 270 weeks. In his entire career, the former World No. 1 won 94 ATP singles titles.

After his retirement, Lendl went into coaching. He helped Andy Murray win three Grand Slam titles. 

5. Rafael Nadal | 92 titles 

Rafael Nadal is also present on this prestigious list with 92 ATP tour titles.

He was also the world's No. 1-ranked tennis player for a consecutive 209 weeks. In 2008, Nadal became the No. 1 player for the 1st time after his first-ever massive victory against Federer. He also concluded as the No. 1 in the year-end 8 times.

In the history of the ATP Tour, he was one of the most successful teenagers. He became the No. 2 in the world at age 19 and won 16 titles, including his very 1st French Open and also 6 Masters events. 

He has won 22 Grand Slam titles in his career before retiring. Nadal is one of the very few players to achieve the "Career Golden Slam". 

Most titles in tennis career (men's) Top 10 list

Wimbledon Championships is arguably the most regal, prestigious, and coveted tennis tournament in the world. Most professional players aspiring to make it in the game want to win Wimbledon and become world number 1. That’s how important this Grand Slam is to everyone. 

As Wimbledon 2025 has come to its final stages, let's take a look at some players to watch on the ATP/WTA Tour Post-Grand Slam.

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Players to Watch on the ATP/WTA Tour

Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner has been on a big winning streak with an impressive tally of 19 consecutive victories to kick off 2025. Last year, he captured his first Grand Slam title in Australia marking a key moment in his career. Renowned for his aggressive baseline playstyle, Sinner possesses one of the most powerful shots on the entire tour.

Carlos Alcaraz

The winner of Wimbledon for 2024 and 2023, the tennis world is Carlos Alcaraz's oyster it seems, as he now has four Grand Slam titles in total. Aside from being a two-times Wimbledon champ, he's also won the French Open and the US Open.

With extraordinary mobility and an impressive combination of a powerful forehand and backhand, he poses a big challenge to his opponents, especially on slower court surfaces.

Daniil Medvedev

Standing tall at 6'6", Medvedev is a skilled counterpuncher with a strong ability to read his opponents' game. He went out in the 2024 semi-finals to Alcaraz - who went on to win the tournament. He previously reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2023.

As the only male player in the Open Era to have lost two major finals after winning the first two sets, he is eager to prove his mettle and silence his critics with a strong performance on the court.

Aryna Sabalenka

Currently world number one, Belarusian player Aryna Sabalenka is one to have on your radar. She had to drop out of Wimbledon 2024 due to a shoulder injury, but will hope to be the champion in 2025 as she has already make spot for the semis.

Aged 27, she has won the Australian Open twice, in both 2023 and 2024. In 2024, she beat China's Zheng Qinwen 6-3 6-2 to take home the trophy. She plays tennis with a dominant and aggressive style, and prefers to play on grass.

Coco Gauff

At just 21 years old, this rising star has already climbed to the impressive rank of 2nd in the world. In 2024, Coco Gauff made it to the fourth round at Wimbledon. She achieved a milestone by winning her first Grand Slam at the US Open in 2023, defeating world number 2 Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling match.

While the grass may not be her most comfortable surface, her game is developing and improving at a rapid pace, indicating that we can anticipate seeing her make a deep run into the next WTA Tours.

Iga Swiatek

Since her meteoric rise, the world number 8 has dominated the WTA tour, establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with. At 2024's Wimbledon, she made it to the third round, losing to Yulia Putintseva. However, her willpower and skill set helped her reclaim that top seed just two months later at the WTA finals in Cancun, Mexico.

Other Names to Keep Tabs On

ATP:

Ben Shelton, Holger Rune, Frances Tiafoe, and Alex de Minaur.

WTA: 

Jasmine Paolini, Elena Rybakina, Zheng Qinwen, Ons Jabeur, and Barbora Krejcikova.

Big-serving players have benefited throughout tennis history. One of the most advanced weaponry a tennis player may have is a powerful, well-placed first serve.

While most professionals can put the ball anywhere they want, only a few are capable of reaching speeds in the upper 140s and also the 150s.

However, We'll not limit ourselves to WTA-recognized fastest serves in tennis history for the applications of this top ten.

Therefore, without any further ado, let us dive right into the topic.

Read more: Top 10 fastest serves in Tennis history (ATP recognised)

Fastest Serves in Tennis History | Women's tennis

10. Caroline Garcia and Liudmila Samsonova (126.1 mph)

French tennis sensation Caroline Garcia and Russian player Liudmila Samsonova share the ninth spot on this list, chalking up a serve speed of 203 km/h (126.1 mph).

Caroline Garcia achieved her personal best at the 2016 Federations Cup in Strasbourg, where France hosted the Czech Republic in the final.

The host nation failed to outclass the Czech brigade in the summit clash and settled for a second-place finish.

Kicking off the top 10 list is the 6 ft” Russian, Liudmila Samsonova hit a 126.1 mph serve at French Open in 2024.

She has won five singles and two doubles titles on the WTA Tour, her first title being a WTA 500 title at the 2021 German Open. 

9. Elena Rybakina (126.8 mph)

9th on the list is Elena Rybakina, who left a lasting impression during the 2024 Abu Dhabi Open with her serve clocking in at a remarkable speed of 204 km/h (126.8 mph). 

Rybakina is the first player from Kazakhstan to win a title at a major tournament, claiming the 2022 Wimbledon.

She has won eight titles on the WTA Tour, including two WTA 1000 titles at the 2023 Indian Wells Open and the 2023 Italian Open.

8. Naomi Osaka (127.4 mph)

Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka is one of the WTA’s brightest talents whose well-rounded game includes a powerful serve that’s a crucial element in her success.

At the 2016 US Open, she hit her fastest serve at 125 mph (201 km/h).

After that, she broke her own record by serving at 205 km/h (127.4 mph) at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Open.

7. Coco Gauff (128.0 mph)

Since turning pro in 2018, Coco Gauff has had one of the more powerful games on tour, and her career fastest serve is proof.

At the young age of 18, Coco hit her fastest serve, which reached 128 mph (206 km/h) while playing at the 2022 US Open. Born in 2004, she’ll have plenty of opportunities to break her record.

Gauff has already won a Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open and reached a final at the 2022 French Open.

6. Serena Williams (128.6 mph)

A list of the fastest serves in tennis history in the women's game would be incomplete without the name of the legendary Serena Williams.

Serena's strong serve has saved her numerous times, and it has been her go-to weapon under duress for more than two decades.

At the 2013 Australian Open, Serena didn't just hit one 203.0 km/h (128.6 mph) serve; she blasted two in her match against Garbine Muguruza.

Asked about her achievement in the post-match interview, Serena said - "It's my fastest that went in. I've hit some 150s, but of course, they're, like, to the sky."

4. Venus Williams and Alycia Parks (129.0 mph)

Venus Williams, and Alycia Parks share the fourth spot on this list, recording a serve speed of 207.6 km/h (129.0 mph).

Venus Williams, like her younger sister Serena, has a tremendously powerful serve in her arsenal.

She is one of the tallest female tennis players in the world, and her first serve is one of her most powerful weapons.

Venus, however, relies heavily on her first serve because her second serve is problematic, with a number of double faults occurring at inopportune periods.

Venus has hit 207.6 km/h (129.0 mph) twice in her career, once in the first round of the 2007 US Open against Kira Nagy and again in the 2008 Wimbledon final against sister Serena.

Another big-hitting female tennis player on this list, Alycia Parks, has an explosive game, which includes one of the WTA’s biggest serves.

In 2021 she hit her fastest serve ever at 129 mph (207.6 km/h), which she clocked during her first-round match against Olga Danilovic.

Alycia won her maiden WTA title at the Lyon Open, outclassing French No. 1 Caroline Garcia in straight sets in the final.

3. Sabine Lisicki (131.0 mph)

2013 Wimbledon runner-up Sabine Lisicki was one of the finest servers on the WTA Tour between 2011-2015, before injuries and bad form took a toll.

Despite being sensitive to "grass," the German regards the surface as her favourite.

In fact, she has had more success on grass than on any other surface, including four consecutive quarterfinal appearances in the Wimbledon Championships from 2011 to 2014.

Sabine Lisicki rewrote the record books by serving the fastest-ever serve on the WTA circuit in her match against Ana Ivanovic at the 2014 Stanford Classic.

The German breached the elusive 130 mph mark for the first time as she clocked a thunderous serve measuring 210.8 km/h (131.0 mph).

2. Aryna Sabalenka (133.0 mph)

With a powerful baseline game and serve, Aryna Sabalenka has proved herself as one of the WTA’s elite players.

Her serve speed has topped out at 133.0 mph (214 km/h), number two on the list of fastest serves in tennis history.

She achieved the feat in 2018 at the WTA Elite Trophy, a year-end tournament.

Known for her aggressive playing style, Sabalenka's powerful serve has become one of her signature weapons on the court.

She's one of the most in-form players on the women's tour at the moment.

1. Georgina García Pérez (136.7 mph)

Topping the fastest serves in the tennis history list is Spanish player Georgina García Pérez, who unleashed a monstrous serve with a speed of 220 km/h (136.7 mph) during the 2018 Hungarian Ladies Open.

However, Garcia Perez couldn't find her best potential in terms of her all-round game.

She struggled to make the top 100 of the WTA rankings and has never won a main tour title in her career.

Novak Djokovic moved one win closer to capturing a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title when he ended 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti's dream in straight sets and sought revenge on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz match will be the rematch of last year's final which the Spaniard won in five sets.

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If the 37-year-old Serbian wins a record-tying 25th major on Sunday, he will become the oldest champion in Wimbledon history. Djokovic, leading Alcaraz 3-2 in the ATP head2head series, will be eager to avenge that defeat and equal Roger Federer's record eight Wimbledon crowns.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Match Info

• Men's Singles Final: July 14, Sunday
• Venue: AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Ground
• Location: London, England
• Court Surface: Grass

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz head-to-head

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz: Form against each other

In the past two years against one another, Djokovic has three wins and Alcaraz has one. In their last match, on November 18, 2023, Djokovic won 6-3, 6-2. Djokovic has clinched nine sets against Alcaraz (64.3%), while Alcaraz has taken five. In 136 total games against one another, Djokovic has taken 77, while Alcaraz has claimed 59. When going head-to-head, Alcaraz and Djokovic have averaged 34 games and 3.5 sets in their four matches against each other.

Djokovic's 2024 performance

Djokovic has captured zero tournament victories on the year, with an overall record of 16-6. In 2024, Djokovic hasn't yet played a match on grass. He is averaging 27.3 games per match (33.2 in best-of-five matches) through his 22 matches played this year across all court surfaces, posting a 57.7% game-winning percentage. Djokovic has put up a service game-winning percentage of 82.1% on all surfaces (247-for-301 in service games) and a return game-winning percentage of 33.1% (99-for-299 in return games).

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Alcaraz's 2024 performance

Alcaraz has won two of his nine tournaments this year, with an overall match record of 32-6. He has a match record of 7-1 on grass courts so far this year. Alcaraz has competed in 38 matches this year (across all court types), and 26.6 games per match (34.4 in best-of-five matches). The World No. 3 has won 35.6% of his return games this year, while also winning 83.5% of his service games.

Tennis in India is not as popular as cricket. But Indian tennis has been enjoying a good run of late. No doubt, the athletes have been neglected for many years. But thanks to their constant efforts, tennis is already set to be a revolution in the near future. In this article, we will explore the players who have achieved positions in the top 100 ATP rankings in the category of men’s singles since its inception in 1973. So Let's take a look at the 'Highest Ranked Indian Tennis Player'.

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Highest Ranked Indian Tennis Player

10. Jasjit Singh | 89

Jasjit Singh was the first Sikh player to represent the Indian Davis Cup team. Notably, India advanced to the final in his inaugural Davis Cup appearance. Furthermore, he finished second in the 1975 Australian Open and the 1969 US Open. Jasjit achieved the world ranking of 89 in the men’s singles category on June 3, 1974.

9. Yuki Bhambri | 83

Yuki Bhambri achieved the junior no. 1 ranking in February 2009. During the same year, he secured the Junior Australian Open Boys singles title, thus becoming the fourth Indian in history to achieve such a feat at a Grand Slam championship. In 2015, Bhambri achieved a significant milestone by entering the top 100 ranking in the men’s singles division.

After that, Yuki qualified for the 2015 Australian Open, losing to Andy Murray in the first round. On April 16, 2018, Yuki reached his highest men’s singles ranking, attaining the 83rd position. In 2018, Yuki reached the third-round of the Indian Wells Masters and second round in the Miami Open, both was prestigious ATP Masters 1000 events.

8. Prajnesh Gunneswaran | 75

Prajnesh Gunneswaran turned professional towards the end of 2018. Entering the 2018 season ranked at 243, he consistently performed well, finishing the season with a career-best ranking of 104. On February 11, 2019, Prajnesh achieved a significant milestone by entering the top 100 ranking in the men’s singles division for the first time in his career. Prajnesh attained his highest career ranking of 75 on April 22, 2019. His most notable accomplishment remains the winning of a bronze medal at the 2018 Asian Games.

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7. Anand Amritraj | 74

Vijay Amritraj’s younger brother Anand Amritraj has a win-loss record of 195-170. Anand secured seven singles titles throughout his career. He also contributed to India’s 1987 Davis Cup team, which advanced to the final. On November 6, 1974, he attained his highest ranking in the men’s singles division, reaching the 74th position. His most notable performance in a Grand Slam was reaching the third round of the US Open in 1974.

6. Leander Paes | 73

Leander Paes has emerged victorious in 101 matches throughout his career. His most notable performance in a Grand Slam tournament occurred in 1997, when he advanced to the third round of the US Open. Moreover, his highest singles ranking was 73. He reached that position on October 24, 1998. Leander has clinched eight Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles and 10 in the mixed doubles category.

5. Sashi Menon | 71

Sashi Menon actively participated in over 700 matches from 1970 to 1984, 15 years of his career. With a career win percentage of 46.4%, he secured four singles titles. His highest ranking in the men’s singles division was 71, achieved on October 21, 1975. 

4. Sumit Nagal | 71 

The 4th Indian men’s singles player to enter the highest ranked Indian tennis player list is Sumit Nagal. He achieved this milestone on June 17, 2024, by finishing runner-up at the Perugia ATP Challenger tournament. This performance moved him 6 spots up in the rankings. Nagal was ranked 77th last week. 

In 2024, Nagal made it to the second round of the Australian Open. He also won the men's singles title at the Heilbronn Neckarcup 2024 Challenger event in Germany in June and the Chennai Open in February. Nagal has won four ATP Challenger titles since 2023 and Heilbronn was his fourth title on clay.

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3. Somdev Devvarman | 62

Somdev Devvarman did not attain any accolades in Grand Slam tournaments, but he secured a gold medal in the men’s singles event at both the 2010 Commonwealth Games and the 2010 Asian Games. On July 25, 2011, Devvarman achieved his career-high ranking, reaching 62nd in the ATP Men’s Singles. Regarding his ATP titles, he attained two runner-up titles in the ATP World Tour 250 series.

2. Ramesh Krishnan | 23

Ramesh Krishnan emerged as a notable figure in the world of tennis during the era of Vijay Amritraj. With a career win-loss record of 319-285, Ramesh attained his highest individual ranking of 23 in the men’s singles category on January 28, 1985. His most notable performances at Grand Slam events include reaching the quarterfinals twice at the US Open and once at Wimbledon. Additionally, he was part of the Indian team that advanced to the Davis Cup final in 1987 and also secured eight ATP 250 series titles throughout his career.

1. Vijay Amritraj | 18

The leading figure in men’s singles tennis in India is Vijay Amritraj. Throughout his illustrious 23-year professional career, he achieved a win-loss record of 399-308. On July 7, 1980, he reached his career-high ranking of 18, a record that still stands as the highest ranked Indian tennis player in the men’s singles category. Furthermore, his notable Grand Slam performances include two quarter-final finishes at Wimbledon and the US Open.