Who serves faster Venus or Serena?

A Williams sister has recorded the fastest serve in 11 of those 16 years, with Venus topping the list five times and Serena topping it six times.
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Who is the fastest server in women's tennis throughout her game?

The fastest female tennis serve was recorded by Spanish player Georgina Garcia Perez when she hit a 220 km/h or 136.7 mph serve in the 2nd round of qualifying at the 2018 Hungarian Ladies Open.
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Who has the fastest tennis serve ever?

What is the fastest tennis serve ever recorded? On May 9, 2012, in Busan, South Korea, Australian Sam Groth hit the world's fastest serve at 163.7 mph (263.4 kph). This serve came during his second-round match against Uladzimir Ignatik from Belarus, which Groth lost 4-6, 3-6.
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How fast does Serena Williams serve?

Power. Narrator: Serena's power serve is one of the fastest in the game, averaging 170 kilometers per hour. That's about 12 kilometers per hour faster than the average female professional tennis player.
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What is Venus Williams fastest serve ever?

During her match, the American wild card tied Venus Williams' record for fastest serve at a Grand Slam. The 20-year-old clocked a 129 m.p.h, serve, the same speed that Williams reached in her first-round match of the 2007 US Open.
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Why Serena Williams’ Serve Dominates Tennis



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.
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Who is better Venus or Serena?

Venus has 49 WTA singles titles to Serena's 73. In terms of Grand Slam titles, Venus has won seven with 5 Wimbledon and 2 US Open titles. Serena, on the other hand, amassed 23 singles majors. More than the rivalry, their partnership on the court has been phenomenal.
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What is Serena Williams fastest serve?

Serena Williams didn't just hit one 203.0 km/h (128.6 mph) serve at the 2013 Australian Open; she hit two of them in her match against Garbine Muguruza. Asked on her achievement in the post-match interview, Serena said - “It's my fastest that went in.
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What is the slowest serve in tennis?

Officially, this is the Australian Sam Groth , whose serve was measured at 263 km/h at the Busan Challenger in 2012 - even if the record is criticized due to the measurement technology. At tour level, John Isner is ahead: in 2016 at the Davis Cup, he served at 253 km/h into the opposing field.
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What was Steffi Graf's fastest serve?

This accurate slice allowed her to set up for easy forehand winners. Her serve was accurate and fast, going up to 180 km/h—one of the fastest serves in women's tennis. Whatever the tournament or surface, Steffi Graf dominated the game. Martina Navratilova said it best in 1996.
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Who has won more money Venus or Serena?

Despite being the older sister, Venus has managed to generate less money than Serena and her net worth is around 95 million dollars, of which 42 million dollars have come from her career in professional tennis.
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Who is the best tennis player of all time?

Top 10 Greatest Men's Tennis Players of All Time
  • Jimmy Connors. ...
  • Ivan Lendl. ...
  • Bjorn Borg. ...
  • Pete Sampras. ...
  • Rod Laver. By Evers, Joost / Anefo via Wikimedia Commons.
  • Roger Federer. Mike McCune, CC BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
  • Rafael Nadal. By Brett Marlow via Wikimedia Commons.
  • Novak Djokovic. By Yann Caradec via Wikimedia Commons.
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Who has the hardest tennis serve?

The fastest tennis serve ever recorded is an astonishing 263.4 km/h (163.7 mph) in 2012 by Sam Groth.
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What is the hardest shot in tennis?

VIDEOS: 7 of the fastest shots ever recorded
  • Sam Groth – 163.7 mph.
  • Sabine Lisicki – 131.0 mph.
  • Milos Raonic – 155.3 mph.
  • James Blake – 125 mph.
  • Gael Monfils – 120 mph.
  • Serena Williams – 96 mph.
  • Rafael Nadal – 103 mph.
  • Bonus: Roger Federer – not recorded.
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Who has the best backhand in tennis?

Top 5 Best Backhands of All Time and What We Can Learn From Their Technique
  • Kei Nishikori. ...
  • David Nalbandian. ...
  • Stanislas Wawrinka. ...
  • Richard Gasquet. ...
  • Novak Djokovic.
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Who is the best returner in tennis?

Novak Djokovic

Therefore he sits at the top for the best returners of all time on hard courts. He has a return games won percentage of 32.07%, winning 2,726 games from a total of 8,501 games.
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Who has the best volley in tennis?

1. Michael Llodra. It's debatable whether Michael Llodra's volley is better than Roger Federer's or Mardy Fish's or Radek Stepanek's. However, there is no question that Llodra relies on his net game more than anyone else.
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What disease does Venus Williams have?

After six years of swollen joints, fatigue, and eye and mouth dryness, Williams was finally diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome in 2011. After working with a rheumatologist and making some lifestyle changes, she was able to manage her disease and continue playing professional tennis.
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Has Venus Williams retired from tennis?

Venus Williams, currently down to No. 466 in the WTA singles rankings, clearly states that she will definitely continue her professional tennis career, but the tennis legend remains secretive about her planned schedule.
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Did Vicario ice Venus?

It's true that Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, then the No. 2-ranked player in the world, called for a break during her second-round match against Venus at the 1994 Bank of the West Classic. It's unclear what she did during the break, but it's widely believed she was trying to ice Venus.
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Do Venus and Serena play doubles?

Venus and Serena Williams have more than 20 doubles titles on the WTA tour. Venus and Serena Williams' dominance on the doubles circuit can be measured by the fact that they have more than 20 doubles titles to their name as a pair.
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How many times have Venus and Serena played against each other?

The Williams Sisters Rivalry

Along with being regarded as two of the greatest tennis players ever, Venus and Serena were often at their most enthralling as opponents. The two have met 31 times in professional tournaments, and Serena leads their head-to-head record with 19 wins to Venus' 12.
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