Talha Waheed Sets New World Record with Blazing Tennis Serves

Talha Waheed from Pakistan set a new Guinness World Record by executing 59 tennis serves in one minute, surpassing the previous record of 42 set by John Perry. His achievement has been praised as an inspiration for young athletes by Pakistan Tennis Federation President, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 12-03-2025 18:42 IST | Created: 12-03-2025 18:42 IST
Talha Waheed Sets New World Record with Blazing Tennis Serves

Pakistan's Talha Waheed has clinched a new world record by delivering 59 successful tennis serves in just one minute, as confirmed by Guinness World Records. This impressive feat shattered the former record of 42 serves, held by American John Perry since 2019.

The president of the Pakistan Tennis Federation, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, praised Waheed's accomplishment, highlighting it as a significant motivation for young tennis hopefuls across the nation. Qureshi emphasized that Waheed's record-breaking performance could serve as a much-needed catalyst for the growth of tennis in Pakistan.

Guinness World Records, initially established in 1955 to resolve a debate over European game birds, has evolved into a global benchmark for extraordinary achievements. Waheed's recent success is now part of this rich tradition, which celebrates remarkable human endeavors worldwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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